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

Sharp HealthCare; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 42,678 - 59,746; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in San Diego is looking for a POST Certified Security Officer to ensure security and safety at their facility. This role involves responding to incidents, assisting staff and patients, and maintaining a visible presence to deter illegal activities. Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent, specific law enforcement certifications, and a clean driving record. The position offers variable shifts, with hourly pay ranging from $30.980 to $43.370.

Qualifications

• 1 year of service as a California Police Officer, Sheriff's Deputy, or Federal Law Enforcement Agent.
• Must be a non-probationary active duty or service retired law enforcement personnel.
• Demonstrates clean driving record in accordance with employer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain security and safety of the hospital, its staff, patients, and visitors.
• Provide security services to high-risk security situations.
• Assist patients, visitors, and staff in the emergency department.

Skills

Knowledge of penal codes

Effective interpersonal skills

Ability to use tasers and handcuffs

Education

H.S. Diploma or Equivalent

POST Certification

Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A

Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class B

Job description

Hours

• Shift Start Time: Variable
• Shift End Time: Variable
• AWS Hours Requirement: 8/80 - 8 Hour Shift
• Weekend Requirements: As Needed
• On-Call Required: No
• Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum): $30.980 - $38.730 - $43.370

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 Agent
• 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 established 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 devices 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