Security Officer

CommonSpirit Health; San Andreas (CA); On-site; USD 3,444,000 - 3,813,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health – Mark Twain Medical Center in San Andreas, CA is seeking a Security Officer to maintain safety by patrolling the facility, monitoring surveillance, and dispatching security personnel as needed.

You will handle calls for assistance, follow hospital codes, and protect staff, patients, and visitors while upholding the hospital's mission and values.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED (minimum)
• Six months security officer experience in a hospital/healthcare setting or equivalent
• CA Security Guard license required
• Basic Life Support (CPR) within 90 days
• CA Driver's license within 30 days

Responsibilities

• Protect staff, patients and visitors by responding to calls for assistance promptly and prudently.
• Monitor emergency codes and use radios to dispatch officers to locations as needed.
• Report and investigate security breaches; log incidents clearly and timely.
• Maintain knowledge of emergency procedures, equipment, and hospital codes.

Skills

Hospital security experience

Observation skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Basic Life Support - CPR (within 90 days)

Driver's License: CA (within 30 days)

Tools

Security Guard License – CA

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Security Officer, you will maintain the highest level of safety and security by patrolling assigned areas, diligently deterring, detecting, and investigating suspicious activity or crime.
Every day you will effectively monitor electronic surveillance equipment and hospital emergency systems, dispatch appropriate personnel via radio, and actively patrol to protect individuals and property, all while embodying our core values and supporting strategic quality improvement.
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate exceptional vigilance, strong observational skills, proficiency in electronic surveillance and dispatch systems, and a commitment to protecting our community while upholding our organizational values and contributing to a secure environment.

• Protecting staff, patients, and visitors by responding to calls for assistance in a timely and prudent manner. Calls may include incidents such as violent or unruly patients, visitors, crimes committed or in progress, or to emergency codes, and requests for opening doors. 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, and supplies, including of radios and hospital codes.
• Reports HIPAA breaches if witnessed; investigate security breaches, conducts investigations, and writes incident reports. Ensures that all activities are logged. That incident reports are accurately completed that they are clear, concise, legible and submitted in a timely manner.
• Use appropriate emergency and radio codes in dispatching security officers while knowing hospital campus to ensure that dispatches are to right location. Keeping the organization’s mission, vision and values at the forefront of all decision making and action.
• Keeping the organization’s mission, vision and values at the forefront of all decision making and action.
• Demonstrates the professional and technical skills necessary for the role, exhibiting both depth and breadth of expertise. Builds trust and confidence through respectful and credible interactions that reflect positively on personal integrity and the organization’s mission.
• Job Requirements*Required
• High School Graduate or GED
• Six (6) months experience as security officer in a hospital or healthcare setting, prior law enforcement or military service or One (1) year experience as a security officer.
• Security Guard: CA
• Basic Life Support - CPR, within 90 Days
• Driver's License: CA, within 30 Days

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1951, Dignity Health – Mark Twain Medical Center is a 25-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in San Andreas, California. Serving more than 90,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full range of services, including cancer care, emergency care, and orthopedics. Mark Twain Medical Center also operates four Family Medical Clinics offering exams, immunizations, and care for minor injuries. Mark Twain Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, and it is the only medical facility in Calaveras County.
One Community. One Mission. One California

Pay Range

$25.00 - $27.68 /hour