Hospital Security & Safety Officer

Kindred Hospitals; Paramount (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Kindred Hospitals Paramount is seeking a Security Officer to protect people and property on the hospital campus. You will patrol buildings and grounds, monitor entrances, and respond to emergencies to help maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff.

Responsibilities include inspecting doors and locks, reporting hazards, escorting visitors, regulating access, and supporting the Fire Brigade Team during Code Red alerts. A High School diploma is preferred; fluent English required.

Qualifications

• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Approximate travel: 0%.

Responsibilities

• Patrols buildings and grounds of hospital to prevent loss through fire, theft, vandalism and other means.
• Patrols buildings and grounds, inspects doors, windows and locks to determine serviceability.
• Reports all safety and fire hazards observed on routine patrols and inspections.
• Investigates incidents of unusual circumstances reported by hospital staff, visitors, physicians, or patients. Writes incident reports and documents investigation steps and results.
• Assist with traffic control by keeping fire lanes, fire hydrants, and ambulance entrances free of unauthorized vehicles.
• Ensure that only authorized personnel are admitted to the hospital premises.
• Escorts visitors, patients and employees to and from parking areas as requested.
• Maintains current information in lost and found logs. Notifies individuals when items reported as missing are located.
• Issues hospital keys to authorized hospital personnel as needed.
• Serves as a member of the Fire Brigade Team and responds to “Code Red” alerts.
• Inspects out-going parcels as necessary to prevent theft of hospital property. Inspects firefighting equipment, pager units, bio-air packs and other security equipment. Promptly reports any malfunctions.
• Maintains accurate log of all activity on tour of duty.
• Assists motorists who become stranded on hospital property.
• Responds to emergency calls for assistance to control disorderly or combative patients.
• Responds to all “Code” situations.

Skills

English fluency

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Kindred Hospitals Paramount is seeking a Security Officer to protect people and property on the hospital campus. You will patrol buildings and grounds, monitor entrances, and respond to emergencies to help maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff.

Responsibilities include inspecting doors and locks, reporting hazards, escorting visitors, regulating access, and supporting the Fire Brigade Team during Code Red alerts. A High School diploma is preferred; fluent English required.