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

300 Sharp HealthCare; United States; On-site; USD 44,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp HealthCare is seeking a POST Certified Security Officer to safeguard the hospital, staff, patients, and visitors. You will deter illegal activity and provide security services in high-risk situations, maintaining calm and professional conduct.

Must possess California POST, CDL and guard credentials, with strong incident reporting and communication skills. Variable shifts and on-site presence are required to ensure patient care and safety.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent; must be a non-probationary active duty or service retired law enforcement agent.
• Experience in the use of tasers and handcuffs.
• Driver's License; CDL Class A/B required; Security Guard Card required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain hospital security and safety for staff, patients and visitors.
• Serve as a deterrent to illegal activities on hospital property.
• Communicate schedule availability to leadership proactively.
• Document security incidents and liaise with local law enforcement.
• Carry and deploy Taser as directed and respond to alarms and incidents.

Skills

Communication

Public safety

Incident reporting

Defensive tactics

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

CA POST Certification

FLETC Certification

California Police Officer

CDL Class A

CDL Class B

California Security Guard Card

Driver's License

Tools

Taser

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

Sharp HealthCare is a not-for-profit health care system based in San Diego, California, with four acute care hospitals, three specialty hospitals, three medical groups and a health plan. We provide medical services in virtually all fields of medicine, including primary care, heart care, cancer, orthopedics, women’s health, rehabilitation, robotic surgery and bariatric surgery. Sharp sets the community standard for exceptional care. Sharp Grossmont Hospital and Sharp Memorial Hospital have received prestigious Magnet recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center for excellence in nursing practices and quality patient care. At the heart of our organization are more than 18,000 affiliated physicians, nurses, staff and volunteers who are on a journey to make health care better for our patients and their families. It’s what we call The Sharp Experience – treating each person with dignity, compassion and respect, and using our clinical excellence and advanced technology to deliver the highest-quality patient care. We are dedicated to transforming the health care experience by making Sharp the best place to work, the best place to practice medicine and the best place to receive care in San Diego.