Security Officer I (multiple openings & shifts)

LE0050 University HealthCare Alliance

Palo Alto (CA)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 67,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Stanford Health Care seeks a Security Officer I USAU to help ensure safety and security during assigned shifts and emergencies. You will conduct safety inspections, respond to code designated incidents, write detailed reports, investigate crimes, and perform dispatch duties as needed.

Qualified candidates typically hold a High School Diploma or GED, with at least two years of related experience. Training in de-escalation, CPI, patient rights and holding, psychiatric security, and handcuffing is

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

Responsibilities

  • Conducts safety inspections, responds to code designated incidents and other emergencies.
  • Investigates crimes and other incidents and submits related reports and recommendations.
  • Writes comprehensive reports detailing causes, actions and responses.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Shift Schedule
  • Frontside Days: Start time of 0400 hours Week 1- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Week 2- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday
  • Frontside Nights: Start time of 1600 hours Week 1- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Week 2- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday
  • Backside Days: Start time of 0400 hours Week 1- Thursday, Friday, Saturday Week 2- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
  • Backside Nights: Start time of 1600 hours Week 1- Thursday, Friday, Saturday Week 2- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
  • Frontside Days: Start time of 0700 hours Week 1- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Week 2- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday
  • Frontside Nights: Start time of 1900 hours Week 1- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Week 2- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday
  • Backside Days: Start time of 0700 hours Week 1- Thursday, Friday, Saturday Week 2- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Shift Differentials
  • Days- 0400, 0700, 1000 hours Evening- 1600 hours- 10% Nights- 1900, 2200 hours- - 16%
Job Overview

The SECURITY OFFICER I USAU assists in ensuring medical center safety and security during assigned shifts and during emergency situations. Conducts safety inspections, responds to code designated incidents and other emergencies. The Security Officer writes comprehensive reports detailing causes, actions and responses and is also responsible for investigating crimes and other incidents and submits related reports and recommendations. This person performs dispatch duties when necessary.

Locations
  • Stanford Health Care
What you will do
  • Employees must abide by all the Joint Commission requirements including, but not limited to, sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patients’ rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings.
  • Conducts safety inspections, responds to code designated incidents and other emergencies.
  • Ensures medical center safety and security during assigned shifts and during emergency situations.
  • Investigates crimes and other incidents and submits related reports and recommendations.
  • Report any observed hazards to the Security Operations Center for response, documentation and escalation.
  • Writes comprehensive reports detailing causes, actions and responses.
Education Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Experience Qualifications
  • Two (2) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience.
Training
  • Successfully pass the following training within the first 30 days of hire:
  • 1. De-escalation
  • 2. CPI
  • 3. Patient rights and holding
  • 4. Psychiatric Security Training
  • 5. Handcuffing
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Ability to adapt to and deal with change and ambiguity.
  • Ability to generate ideas, consult with departments, and coordinate administrative solutions to alleviate security problems.
  • Ability to observe and recall names, places and incidents, read and understand laws, ordinances, departmental rules and policies.
  • Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, work independently and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to relate to others in a calm, tactful and courteous manner.
  • Ability to solve problems and identify solutions.
  • Ability to speak and write effectively at a level appropriate for the job.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment.
  • Ability to work well with individuals at all levels of the organization.
  • Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area.
  • Knowledge of local, state and federal regulatory requirements related to areas of functional responsibility.
  • Knowledge of police/law enforcement procedures and techniques.
Licenses and Certifications
  • CADL - California Driver's License - Valid and In State.
  • PPSO - California Proprietary Private Security Officer License required within 90 Days
  • SGRC - Security Guard Registration Card required within 90 Days
Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience

Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient‑experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery. You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective: Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination

Equal Opportunity Employer

Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

Base Pay Scale
  • Generally starting at $28.81 - $32.46 per hour
  • The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.
About Stanford Medicine

With an unmatched track record of scientific discovery, technological innovation and translational medicine, Stanford Medicine physicians are pioneering leading edge therapies today that will change the way health care is delivered tomorrow. As part of our spirit of discovery, we also leverage our deep relationships with luminary Silicon Valley companies to develop new ways to deliver preeminent patient care. Learn about our awards and significant events.

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