Security Guard

Pacifica Hospital Of The Valley; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacifica Hospital of the Valley is seeking a dedicated Security Guard to safeguard the clinic building and grounds, deter theft and vandalism, and ensure the personal safety of staff, patients, and visitors. The role includes patrolling, responding to incidents, and coordinating with local law enforcement when needed.

The successful candidate will have a High School Diploma or equivalent, an active California Guard Card, at least one year of security experience in healthcare, knowledge of

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Active CA Guard Card required.
• One year security guard experience, preferably in hospital/clinic.
• Knowledge of assaultive behavior techniques.
• Ability to work around patients in behavioral health settings.
• Must communicate clearly in English.

Responsibilities

• Periodically tours building and grounds for security inspections.
• Confronts unauthorized persons, questions, routes or detains when needed; contact law enforcement when necessary.
• Assist clinical staff with management of assaultive behavior.
• Reports unusual conditions or malfunctioning equipment.
• Checks vehicles for parking authorization and exterior lighting.
• Maintains written incident reports.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

De-escalation techniques

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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