Security Guard

Pacifica Hospital of the Valley; Sun Valley (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacifica Hospital of the Valley is seeking a dedicated Security Guard to help protect patients, staff and visitors. The role involves patrolling the campus, addressing unauthorized entry, and coordinating with local law enforcement when needed.

The successful candidate will hold a High School diploma or equivalent, a valid CA Guard Card, and at least one year of security experience in healthcare settings, with knowledge of assaultive behavior management and English communication.

Qualifications

• CA Guard Card required.
• At least 1 year security guard experience, preferably in hospital/clinic.
• English communication ability required.
• Knowledge of Assaultive Behavior techniques.
• Ability to work around psychiatric/behavioral health patients.

Responsibilities

• Periodically tours building and grounds for security inspections.
• Confronts unauthorized persons for questioning and detainment when appropriate.
• Assist clinical staff with management of assaultive behavior.
• Reports unusual conditions or malfunctioning equipment.
• Checks parking authorization and exterior lighting and access routes to emergency entrance.
• Maintains written incident reports.

Skills

Assaultive Behavior knowledge

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

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