Temporary Armed Protection Officer (Modesto)

Blackstone Consulting, Inc.•Modesto, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Blackstone Consulting, Inc. is seeking a temporary Armed Protection Officer for a healthcare security client in Northern and Southern California, with the listed location in Modesto. As part of the Regional Security Services team, the officer is responsible for the physical and personal security of members, staff, and visitors at client healthcare facilities. The role involves responding to emergencies, preserving order, enforcing regulations, protecting people and property from hazards, theft, damage, interference, and potential workplace violence, and working with security and clinical leaders to identify and mitigate risks. The position responds to crimes in progress and Code Gray incidents, leads de-escalation, supports workplace-violence prevention and threat management, and provides training to staff and officers. It is an on-site role with occasional travel, including some overnight stays. The officer must have reliable transportation and be available for unplanned travel, short-notice travel, and travel during non-standard working hours.

Requirements

Prior experience in law enforcement or military law enforcement in an official capacity; security guard experience alone does not meet this requirement.
High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver’s license.
California BSIS Guard Card and Permit for Exposed Firearms.
Maintain proficiency with authorized firearms and equipment.
Be at least 18 years old.
Have a reliable, functional means of communication, such as a cell phone.
Have the legal right to work in the United States.
Possess a valid government-issued driver’s license or state-issued ID.
Have an active state-issued guard card.
Pass the client’s pre-employment drug test and criminal background check.
Complete a healthcare competency assessment and training on defusing assaultive behaviors.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated success working in a highly regulated environment and ability to make sound decisions in a complex organizational structure.
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong time-management skills.
Ability to effectively manage subordinates.
Strong interpersonal skills and the integrity and professionalism to handle sensitive and confidential information.
Ability to prioritize and respond to changing demands in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to follow through, meet deadlines, anticipate requirements, and build relationships with minimal oversight.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, reasoning, and independent-judgment skills.
Ability to collaborate in a team environment with minimal supervision.
Comfort using internal systems or ability to learn new systems.
PC skills, including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Approachable, open, professional, and positive manner.
Willingness to travel on short notice and during non-standard working hours.
Reliable transportation and availability for unplanned travel.

Responsibilities

Respond to crimes in progress and take appropriate action on the exterior of healthcare facilities.
Make private person arrests when necessary and within policy.
Respond inside healthcare facilities for Code Gray responses.
Lead de-escalation efforts and provide a professional security presence.
Act as a facility safety ambassador and 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.
Respond to violent workplace incidents and stay current on training and trends in the field.
Lead and support threat management investigations.
Collaborate with stakeholders and the Threat Management Team to mitigate potential threats.
Provide Prevention of Workplace Violence training to staff.
Train and evaluate new officers.