Temporary Armed Protection Officer (Redwood City)

Blackstone Consulting, Inc.•Redwood City, CA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Blackstone Consulting, Inc. is seeking a temporary Armed Protection Officer (APO) to support a healthcare security client in Redwood City. The anticipated end date is undetermined, and the assignment duration depends on business needs. The APO is part of the Regional Security Services team and provides physical and personal security for members, staff, and visitors at healthcare facilities. The role responds to emergencies, preserves order, and enforces rules concerning people and premises, protecting staff and property from theft, damage, hazards, interference, and potential workplace violence. The APO partners with security and clinical leaders to identify and mitigate security and workplace-violence risks. 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 advance their healthcare careers. The company states that it is an equal-opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. Candidates must have prior official law-enforcement or U.S. military experience; experience as a security guard alone does not meet this requirement. The job also requires armed security experience, a Security Guard Card, and an Exposed Firearms Permit.

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 required law-enforcement and/or military experience.
Security Guard Card; an active state-issued guard card is also listed among entry qualifications.
Exposed Firearms Permit.
At least 18 years of age.
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.
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 about, manage, and report security risks affecting service delivery.
Ability to listen, share, modify, and effectively communicate information among stakeholder groups and departments.
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 incidents.
Lead de-escalation efforts.
Maintain a professional security presence and act as a facility safety ambassador.
Provide campus safety recommendations.
Liaise with administrative and clinical leadership.
Establish and maintain working relationships with local law enforcement.
Serve as the facility subject-matter expert on Prevention of Workplace Violence, respond to violent incidents, and stay current on related training and trends.
Lead and support threat-management investigations and work with stakeholders and the Threat Management Team to mitigate potential threats.
Provide Prevention of Workplace Violence training to staff; train and evaluate new officers.
Monitor entrances and exits, provide facility and area information to visitors, and prevent unapproved or unlawful entry.
Prepare required post logs and detailed narrative reports.
Perform other duties as assigned.