Security Officer - Thousand Oaks Per Diem

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health is seeking a Security Officer for the Thousand Oaks Clinic to protect patients, staff, and visitors. Under supervision, you will perform patrols, document activity, and enforce clinic policies and state laws while maintaining required certifications and driving records.

The position emphasizes professional communication, public relations, and the ability to resolve issues within set policies. Physical stamina for patrols, lifts, and restraining situations is essential.

Qualifications

• Possess current Guard Card, D.O.J. Chemical Agent, CPR, driver’s license, and BLS certifications.
• Ability to clearly and concisely express ideas using appropriate vocabulary and spelling.
• Ability to complete continual training classes as required.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with Thousand Oaks 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 relay information, either in writing or verbally, in a professional manner.
• Knowledge of security program policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge of geography to expedite calls.
• Knowledge of penal and radio codes and language used in radio communications.
• Physical ability to handle intervention incidents including restraints.
• Physically able to patrol, stand, lift, and restrain as needed.

Responsibilities

• Protect assets, staff, patients, and visitors in and around Thousand Oaks Clinic.
• Perform regular patrols and document routine activities, incidents, and duties.
• Enforce policies and state laws; follow guidelines including regulatory requirements.
• Incumbent must maintain and verify California DMV Pull Notice driving record.

Skills

Clear communication

Public relations

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Guard Card

D.O.J. Chemical Agent

CPR

BLS Certification

Driver's license

Job description

Description

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.

Under supervision, Security Officers protect and guard all assets, staff, patients, and visitors in and around Thousand Oaks Clinic. Security Officers perform regular patrols and document all routine activities, incidents, and other duties as assigned. Security Officers enforce all policies and state laws, and follow all guidelines including state regulatory agency requirements. Incumbent must possess and maintain current certification in a California Guard Card, D.O.J. Chemical Agent, CPR training and driver's license.

Salary rate: $38.82 / hourly

Qualifications

• Possess and maintain current certification: Guard Card, D.O.J. Chemical Agent, CPR, 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 Thousand Oaks 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.

Position is subject to the California DMV's "Pull Notice System" and continued employment is contingent upon proof of a satisfactory driving record.