POST Certified Security Officer - Security - Sharp Memorial Hospital - Variable Shift - Per Diem

Sharp; Encinitas (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp HealthCare in Encinitas, CA is seeking a POST Certified Security Officer to safeguard patients, staff and visitors. The role requires active or retired California LEA status, a valid driver’s license, and state security credentials.

The officer will perform security rounds, incident documentation, and liaison with local agencies. Extensive knowledge of penal codes, strong interpersonal skills, and experience with Tasers/handcuffs are essential.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or Equivalent.
• Must be a non-probationary active duty or service retired California Police Officer, Sheriff’s Deputy or Federal Law Enforcement Agent.
• 1 year of service as a California Police Officer, Sheriff’s Deputy or Federal LEA.

Responsibilities

• Maintain hospital security and safety for staff, patients, and visitors.
• Serve as a visible deterrent to illicit activities on hospital property.
• Report and document all security-related incidents.
• Liaise with local law enforcement to ensure proper documentation.
• Conduct security rounds and de-escalate potential confrontations.
• Respond to stat calls promptly and follow Sharp policies on Taser deployment.

Skills

Effective interpersonal skills

Knowledge of penal codes

Ability to document incidents

Defensive tactics (tasers/handcuffs)

Education

HS Diploma or Equivalent

Active California Police/ Sheriff/ Federal LEA status or retired

1 year California LEA service

Driver's License - CA

CDL Class A

CDL Class B

CA Security Guard Card

Job description

Hours:

Shift Start Time:

Variable

Shift End Time:

Variable

AWS Hours Requirement:

8/80 - 8 Hour Shift

Additional Shift Information:

Weekend Requirements:

As Needed

On-Call Required:

No

Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum):

$31.980 - $39.980 - $44.780

The stated pay scale reflects the range that Sharp reasonably expects to pay for this position. The actual pay rate and pay grade for this position will be dependent on a variety of factors, including an applicant’s years of experience, unique skills and abilities, education, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace factors, other requirements for the position, and employer business practices.

What You Will Do

The POST Certified Security Officer is responsible for maintaining the security and safety of the hospital, its staff, patients, visitors; and serve as a visible deterrent to illegal activities on hospital property. This position also provides security services to areas of high-risk security situations.

Required Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent
• Must be a non-probationary active duty or service retired California Police Officer, Sheriff's Deputy or Federal Law Enforcement AgentOr
• 1 Year of service as a California Police Office, Sheriff's Deputy or Federal Law Enforcement Agent.
• Experienced in the use of tasers and handcuffs.
• Driver's License - CA Department of Motor Vehicles -REQUIRED
• Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A - CA Department of Motor Vehicles -REQUIRED
• Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class B - CA Department of Motor Vehicles -REQUIRED
• California Security Guard Card - CA Bureau of Security & Investigative Services -REQUIRED

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 Years of service as a California Police Office, Sheriff's Deputy or Federal Law Enforcement Agent.

Other Qualification Requirements

• When employee drives their own vehicle, they must utilize reliable transportation and possess adequate personal insurance coverage. Demonstrates clean driving record in accordance with requirements of the employer DMV pull notice program and Sharp HealthCare Driver Guidelines. Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Certification OR Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) Certification – REQUIRED. The department is responsible for tracking the license or certification requirement.

Essential Functions

• Communications
  Communicates schedule availability to leadership in a proactive manner.
• Emergency department
  Officer must be proactive in assisting patients, visitors and staff as necessary.
• Incident documentation
  Reports and documents all security related incidents.
• Liaison
  Liaisons with local Law Enforcement Agencies who transport patients and prisoners to ER ensuring Law Enforcement Agency complies with Sharp HealthCare's proper documentation and procedures are in place.
• Security rounds
  Officer must be able to diffuse potential violent confrontations utilizing verbal skills; officers must display proactive presence to prevent escalations.
  Officers must be able to be certified to carry the Taser. Carry and deploy Taser as directed by Security Leadership in accordance with Sharp Policy.
• Stat calls
  Responds to stat calls in a timely manner utilizing establish safety practices.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to utilize resources in an organized manner.
• Extensive knowledge of penal codes.
• Effective interpersonal and customer relations' skills.
• Ability to demonstrate effective use of various defensive devises such as tasers and handcuffs.

Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class

Driver's License - CA Department of Motor Vehicles; Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A - CA Department of Motor Vehicles; Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class B - CA Department of Motor Vehicles; California Security Guard Card - CA Bureau of Security & Investigative Services; H.S. Diploma or Equivalent