Security Officer

Military, Veterans and Diverse Job Seekers; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Security Officer at CommonSpirit Health is tasked with maintaining a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors at our California facilities in Long Beach. You will respond to incidents, patrol grounds, monitor alarms, and document all events with accurate reports in a timely manner.

Qualified candidates have at least 6 months in security, a high school diploma, IAHSS basic training within 90 days, CPR within 60 days, and clear English communication.

Qualifications

• Six months of Security Officer experience with extensive public contact.
• High School Diploma is required.
• IAHSS Basic Training for Healthcare Security Officer within 90 days of hire.
• CPR Training within 60 days of hire.
• Clear oral and written communication skills in English.
• Valid driver's license with satisfactory DMV record or ability to obtain one within 30 days.
• State Security Officer License if applicable with no disciplinary actions.
• Workplace violence training annually.

Responsibilities

• Protect staff, patients and visitors by responding promptly to calls for assistance and emergencies.
• Patrol facility and grounds by foot or vehicle; monitor alarms and dispatch officers as needed.
• Know emergency procedures, reportHIPAA concerns, investigate breaches, and write incident reports.
• Log daily activities and complete clear, concise reports in a timely manner.

Skills

Public contact

Communication skills

English fluency

Written communication

Education

High School Diploma

IAHSS Basic Training

CPR Training

Tools

State security license

Job description

The Security Officer is expected to provide a reasonably safe and secure environment for all who enter Dignity Health properties and to assure the physical security of buildings and grounds. It is expected that the security officer will demonstrate behavior consistent with Dignity Health core value and human kindness. The security officer shall support Dignity Healths strategic plan and the goals and direction of the quality improvement/process improvement activities.A compensation of $23.00 per hour is the reasonable estimate that CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.Responsibilities include:

• Protecting staff patients and visitors by responding to calls for assistance in a timely and prudent manner such as violent or unruly patients visitors crimes committed or in progress opening doors and responding to emergency codes.
• Patrol the facility and grounds by foot or vehicle; monitor security alarms and dispatch officers promptly to location(s) where needed and report unsafe acts or conditions.
• Knowledge of emergency procedures equipment supplies reports HIPPA breaches if witnessed; investigate security breaches conduct follow-up investigations and write incident reports.
• Log all activities in a daily log to accurately record events; and (2) complete clear concise and legible reports in a timely manner; use appropriate emergency and radio codes in dispatching security officers while knowing hospital campus to ensure that those dispatched are to right location.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• A minimum of 6 months experience as a Security Officer involving extensive public contact is required.
• High School Diploma.
• Completion of IAHSS Basic Training for Healthcare Security Officer within 90 days of hire.
• CPR Training within 60 days of hire.
• Must be able to communicate clearly both orally and in writing.
• Must be able to speak English.
• Current Drivers License issued by the State wherein the position is posted with satisfactory DMV report on file or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire.
• Current State issued Security Officer License if applicable showing no disciplinary actions.
• Workplace violence training annually

Preferred Requirements:

• One year experience as a Security Officer in a hospital or healthcare setting prior law enforcement or military service
• Completion of college level education courses in criminal justice preferred.