Security Officer I - Sharp Systems Services - Variable Shift - Per Diem

Sharp HealthCare; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp HealthCare is seeking a Security Officer to provide protective services across its facilities in San Diego. The role involves patrolling premises, managing access to restricted areas, and responding to emergencies with professional conduct and situational awareness.

The position requires a high school diploma, CA Security Guard Card, and a valid driver’s license. Experience in hospital security is preferred, along with basic IAHSS certification. Weekend and on-call duties may be needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• California Security Guard Card - CA Bureau of Security & Investigative Services - REQUIRED
• Driver's License - CA DMV - REQUIRED
• IAHSS Basic Certification - PREFERRED
• 1 Year of security related experience - PREFERRED
• 1 Year of hospital security/healthcare setting - PREFERRED

Responsibilities

• Provide protective services to assigned locations, patients, visitors, and staff.
• Patrol Sharp HealthCare premises on foot or in a vehicle.
• Manage disruptive persons professionally and control access to restricted areas.
• Respond to fire/security alarm activations and assume scene command when needed.
• Prepare and complete incident reports and update electronic files.
• Enforce parking regulations and issue tickets per policy.
• Conduct security rounds and monitor for unsafe conditions or unauthorized access.
• De-escalate incidents and provide assistance to fellow Officers if needed.

Skills

Professional demeanor

Incident management

Public interaction

Team coordination

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Driver's License

CA Security Guard Card

Job description

Hours :

Shift Start Time: Variable

Shift End Time: Variable

AWS Hours Requirement: 8/40 - 8 Hour Shift

Additional Shift Information:

Weekend Requirements: As Needed

On-Call Required: No

Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum): $28.390 - $31.380 - $34.620

The stated pay scale reflects the range that Sharp reasonably expects to pay for this position. The actual pay rate and pay grade for this position will be dependent on a variety of factors, including an applicant's years of experience, unique skills and abilities, education, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace factors, other requirements for the position, and employer business practices.

What You Will Do

Under general supervision, provides protective services to assigned locations, patients, visitors, and staff. Adheres Sharp HealthCare and departmental quality service standards. Patrols Sharp HealthCare premises on foot or in a vehicle to protect life and property. Manages disruptive persons professionally with a minimum use of force; controls access to restricted and security sensitive areas; responds to fire/security alarm activations, assumes scene command in emergency situations; observes and reports safety hazards, gives direction and assistance to Sharp HealthCare clientele. Performs other related duties and functions appropriate to the job as needed.

Required Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent
• California Security Guard Card - CA Bureau of Security & Investigative Services -REQUIRED
• Driver's License - CA Department of Motor Vehicles -REQUIRED

Preferred Qualifications

• Other College course in Criminal Justice, Sociology, and Psychology desirable.
• 1 Year of security related experience
• 1 Year of experience in hospital security/healthcare setting

Other Qualification Requirements

• IAHSS Basic Certification - PREFERRED

Essential Functions

Customer Service

• Responds to routine calls in a timely manner.
• Provide direction and information, problem solving, and escort services to both internal and external customers, treating each with courtesy and cooperation.
• When possible, officers should go out of their way to initiate brief contacts with visitors and staff to insure that their needs are being met.
• Screen members, visitors, and client employees to expedite their admittance to the facility
• May also patient escort, patient watch, provide safety escort, etc.
• Answer and monitor emergency call boxes.

Daily report

• Take and complete incident reports using the proper format (ensuring reports are to be neat, accurate, concise, legible, and free from spelling and grammatical errors) and submitted at the end of scheduled shift.
• Update electronic admin and criminal files.
• Sort, perform data entry, distribute, and file reports.

Department policies and procedures

This includes location of fire alarm boxes, emergency telephone numbers and other emergency procedures for situations such as Life Flight, fire, disaster, etc.

Parking enforcement

• Enforces parking regulations as required.
• Tickets are completed in a neat, accurate, legible manner and are free from spelling and grammatical errors.
• Towing situations are handled appropriately and thoroughly following departmental policy.

Security rounds

• Patrols hospital interior, and grounds, being on the alert for persons or situations that threaten life or property.
• Patrol on foot, or via a vehicle to check for unsafe conditions, blocked entryways, security violations, mechanical problems, and unauthorized individuals in assigned areas 4-6 times per shift in a conscientious and visible manner, varying the routine and timing.
• Utilize video monitoring systems, when needed.
• Observe and remain vigilant for signs of crime, disorder, hazard, and unusual activity.

Stat calls

• Orally and physically de-escalating individuals, as needed. Utilizing force as a last resort.
• Provide assistance to fellow Officers when need arises.
• Respond to incidents of fire, medical emergency, bomb threat, flooding, water discharge, elevator emergency, hazardous materials, or inclement weather with calm urgency.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of and experience enforcing rules and regulations, guidelines, security policies and procedures.

Ability and experience serving and working well with the public as a solo officer as well as an effective member of a team.

Ability to comply with instructions and counsel from supervisors.

Ability to maintain a professional stance in all stressful situations and, when necessary, taking charge, managing incident scenes, and coordinating efforts with others outside the department.

Competent in defensive tactics and arrest and control techniques. Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to follow proper officer safety tactics and proced