Security Officer Per Diem - Santa Monica Hospital (Weekends)

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California - Los Angeles Health in Santa Monica is seeking a Security Officer to protect assets, staff, patients and visitors at UCLA Santa Monica Hospital. You will perform regular patrols, document incidents, and may take on lead duties while adhering to all policies and state laws.

The role requires guarding skills and teamwork to maintain a safe hospital environment. You must hold Guard Card, California driver’s license and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Must hold Guard Card and BLS certification; California driver’s license.
• Ability to clearly express ideas using appropriate vocabulary and spelling.
• Willingness to complete ongoing training; training provided.
• Ability to build cooperative relationships with staff, management and law enforcement.
• Ability to resolve issues within established policies and procedures.
• Experience operating security-related equipment and office equipment.
• Professional communication and public interaction skills.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned areas regularly and document activities.
• Enforce policies and state laws; protect assets, staff, patients and visitors.
• Possibly perform lead duties and coordinate with security teams.
• Secure the building after closing and monitor safety procedures.
• Relate information clearly to colleagues and authorities when needed.

Skills

Communication

Public safety mindset

Problem solving

Leadership potential

Documentation

Education

Guard Card Certification

BLS Certification

California Driver's License

Job description

Description

This position may be converted to career.

Serving at UCLA Health will give you the opportunity to use your specialized abilities to help improve the lives of our patients, their families, and your fellow UCLA Health team members. You'll provide critical support that makes healing happen. We'd love to have you join us.

In this position, you will protect and guard all assets, staff, patients, and visitors in and around the UCLA Santa Monica Hospital. Security Officers perform regular patrols and document all routine activities, incidents, and may perform in a lead capacity as well as other duties as assigned. Additionally, you will enforce all policies and state laws, and follow all guidelines including state regulatory agency requirements. You will also ensure that the building is properly secured after closing.

Hourly rate: $26.70

Qualifications

• Possess and maintain current certification: Guard Card, Chemical Agent, California driver's license and BLS Certification (American Heart Association or Red Cross).
• Ability to clearly and concisely express ideas using appropriate vocabulary and spelling.
• Ability to complete continual training classes as required. (Training provided)
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with Primary & Specialty Care employees, Management, Security Management, Local Law Enforcement and surrounding community.
• Ability to independently resolve issues working within set policies and procedures.
• Ability to know and use available resources in order to solve problems.
• Ability to operate security related equipment and general office equipment.
• Ability to recognize the importance of dealing diplomatically with the public, and the importance of a good public appearance.
• Ability to relay information, either in writing or verbally, in a professional manner.
• Ability to see aspects of public relations in all facets of the job and the ability to understand the effects of actions on the entire organization.
• Demonstrated ability to assess problematic or emergency situations and plan / execute an appropriate solution based on established guidelines or policies.
• Knowledge and understanding of all Security Program operational policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge of applicable geography in order to expedite calls and to be an effective information source.
• Knowledge of penal and radio codes and language used in radio communications.
• Physical ability to handle various intervention incidents, including patient restraints and violent subjects.
• Physically able to perform sustained foot patrols, prolonged standing, lifting patients, and physically restrain patients or prisoners as necessary.
• Visual and hearing ability to detect and report unusual circumstances quickly and accurately.
• Working knowledge of security practices, protocols and techniques.

Required to hold valid driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program.