Security Guard

Pacifica Hospital of the Valley; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacifica Hospital of the Valley is seeking a Security Guard to protect the clinic building and grounds. The role focuses on preventing fire, theft, vandalism and unauthorized access while ensuring the safety of employees, patients and visitors.

The successful candidate will perform routine patrols, confront unauthorized persons, assist clinical staff with handling assaultive behavior, document incidents and maintain security records in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Active CA Guard Card required.
• At least one year security guard experience, preferably in a hospital, clinic or similar environment.
• Knowledge of Assaultive Behavior techniques and patient interaction.

Responsibilities

• Periodically tours building and grounds for security inspections.
• Confronts unauthorized persons for questioning, routes or detains when appropriate; contacts local law enforcement when necessary.
• Assist clinical staff with management of assaultive behavior related to agitated or aggressive patient.
• Reports any unusual conditions or malfunctioning equipment.
• Checks automobiles for proper parking authorization; checks exterior lighting and access routes to emergency entrance.
• Maintains written reports of incidents.

Skills

English communication

Incident reporting

Security patrol

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Active CA Guard Card

Job description

The SECURITY GUARD performs a variety of duties related to the security of the clinic building and grounds to prevent fire, theft, vandalism, illegal entry and to assure personal safety of employees, patients and visitors.

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS

• Periodically tours building and grounds for security inspections.
• Confronts unauthorized persons for questioning, routes or detains when appropriate. Contacts local law enforcement when necessary.
• Assist clinical staff with management of assaultive behavior related to agitated or aggressive patient.
• Reports any unusual conditions or malfunctioning equipment.
• Checks automobiles for proper parking authorization. Checks exterior lighting and access routes to emergency entrance.
• Maintains written reports of incidents.

The successful candidate will possess the following:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Active CA Guard Card required
• One year security guard, preferably in a hospital, clinic or similar environment
• Knowledge Management of Assaultive Behavior techniques
• Ability to work around patients seeking psychiatric / behavioral health treatment
• Must be able to communicate (speak and understand) English