Temporary Armed Protection Officer (Sacramento)

Blackstone Consulting, Inc.•Sacramento, CA

19h

About The Position

Blackstone Consulting, Inc. is hiring an Armed Protection Officer (APO) for a healthcare security client. The role supports a Sacramento facility as part of the Regional Security Services team and is responsible for the physical and personal security of members, staff, and visitors. The APO responds to emergencies, preserves order, enforces rules concerning people and premises, and protects staff and property from theft, damage, hazards, interference, and potential workplace violence. The officer works with security and clinical leaders to identify and mitigate security and workplace violence risks. This is a temporary assignment. Its anticipated end date is undetermined, and its duration depends on business needs. The schedule is Friday and Saturday, 1630–0030, and Sunday and Monday, 1600–0000. Blackstone Consulting, Inc. is described as a minority-owned global service provider with 9,000 employees. Its healthcare security division supports healthcare organizations and provides training intended to help employees deliver best practices and advance their healthcare careers. The company states that it is an equal-opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. Applicants must have prior official law enforcement or U.S. military experience; security guard experience alone does not meet this requirement.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 4 years of experience in an official law enforcement and/or military capacity.
Experience as an armed security officer, in addition to the specified law enforcement and/or military experience.
Security Guard Card or active state-issued guard card.
Exposed Firearms Permit.
Be at least 18 years old.
Reliable and functional means of communication, such as a cell phone.
Legal right to work in the United States.
Valid government-issued driver’s license or state-issued ID.
Successfully pass the client’s pre-employment screening, including drug test, health screen, criminal background check, and personality inventory assessment.
Ability to properly wear an N95 mask and follow on-site social distancing guidelines.
Complete a healthcare competency assessment and training on defusing assaultive behaviors.
Ability to learn, retain, and perform basic healthcare security functions.
Ability to identify, educate, manage, and report security risks affecting service delivery.
Ability to listen, share, and modify information and communicate effectively with different stakeholder groups and departments.
Ability to demonstrate professional behavior responsive to client needs.
Ability to motivate, inspire, and influence others.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or higher, preferably focused on Criminal Justice.
Armed security experience in a healthcare facility.

Responsibilities

Respond to crimes in progress and take appropriate action outside the healthcare facility.
Make private person arrests when necessary and within policy.
Respond inside the healthcare facility to Code Gray calls.
Lead de-escalation efforts.
Maintain a professional security presence and serve as a safety ambassador for the facility.
Provide campus safety recommendations.
Liaise with administrative and clinical leadership.
Establish and maintain good working relationships with local law enforcement.
Serve as the facility subject matter expert on Prevention of Workplace Violence (PWW), respond to workplace violence incidents, and stay current on relevant training and trends.
Lead and support threat management investigations and mitigate potential threats in collaboration with stakeholders and the Threat Management Team.
Provide Prevention of Workplace Violence training to staff, and train and evaluate new officers.
Monitor entrances and exits and prevent unapproved or unlawful entry.
Provide visitors with information about the facility and surrounding areas when requested.
Prepare required post logs and detailed narrative reports.
Perform other duties as assigned.