Security Officer - Evenings

Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Inc.; Duarte (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Security Officer to ensure the safety and security of patients, employees, and visitors at City of Hope. Key responsibilities include patrolling the premises, monitoring traffic flow, and responding to emergencies. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of security experience, preferably in a hospital setting, and a high school diploma.

The position requires a current CA Driver's license and various certifications, with a commitment to maintaining a secure and safe environment. Join us in making a difference in the fight against cancer.

Qualifications

• 2 years of security experience required.
• Hospital security experience preferred.
• Required Courses/Training within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Patrol City of Hope buildings to prevent fire, theft, and vandalism.
• Control parking and traffic flow, enforce regulations.
• Respond to emergency conditions for life and property protection.

Skills

Security experience

Customer service

Emergency response

Education

High School or equivalent

Tools

Pepper spray

CPR Certification

Job description

Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we’re changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life‑threatening illnesses. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. Our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today.

The Security Officer provides security for patients, employees, and visitors; protects buildings, assets, and premises as assigned. Works under the supervision of the Security Supervisor on shift but during the assignment works independently, exercising initiative on matters not prescribed within established policies and procedures. Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the public and staff in answering their inquiries. Should have sufficient strength and agility to deter and apprehend intruders. Should be alert and have good judgement in detecting and reporting unusual situations which indicate a danger to life and property.

As a successful candidate, you will:

Secure premises

• Patrol City of Hope buildings and premises to prevent fire, theft, vandalism, and intruders via assigned vehicle, foot and/or bike patrol.
• Secures and/or unlocks offices and facilities.
• Secures lost and found articles; maintains logs of items received.
• Secures and escorts medical staff with patients that have deceased providing protection for the body.

Parking lot monitoring, traffic patrol and transportation

• Controls parking and traffic flow; enforces parking regulations.
• Assists with moving or transporting barriers.

Emergency Response and Business Continuity Management

• Responds to emergency (fire, oppression, etc.) conditions to contain and control for the protection of life and property.
• Participates in business continuity management recovery team and attends annual exercise(s).

Reports, Monitoring and Investigations

• Monitoring of visitors on City of Hope premises; confronts unauthorized persons for questioning as needed.
• Notify, elevate and document unusual or suspicious incidents to Security Leadership. Reports safety and/or fire hazards or security violations.
• Escorts personnel to parking lots and City of Hope buildings.
• Participates in investigations; maintains records and prepares incident reports and other documents pertinent to security activities.

Your qualifications should include:

• High School or equivalent.
• 2 years of security experience required.
• Hospital security experience preferred.
• Required Courses/Training: AB5O8/management of aggressive behavior within 3 months of hire.

Req. Certification/Licensure

• Current CA Driver’s license.
• Guard Registration card.
• Pepper spray permit.
• American Heart Association CPR within 3 months of hire.

Additional Information

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

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