Armed Protection Officer (Redwood City/South SF) - Temporary

Blackstone Consulting, Inc.•Redwood City, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Blackstone Consulting, Inc. (BCI) is seeking an Armed Protection Officer (APO) for their Healthcare Security Client in Northern and Southern California. This is a temporary position with the possibility of becoming a permanent role, supporting Redwood City and South SF locations. The APO is responsible for the physical and personal security of members, staff, and visitors within healthcare client facilities. This includes responding to emergency situations, preserving order, and enforcing regulations. The role protects staff and property from theft or damage, and people from hazards and potential workplace violence. The APO will collaborate with security and clinical leaders to identify and mitigate security and workplace violence risks.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
4+ years of experience in an official law enforcement and/or military capacity
Combined with experience as an armed security officer
Active state-issued guard card
Exposed Firearms Permit
Be 18 years of age
Have a reliable and functional means of communication (i.e., cell phone)
The legal right to work in the United States
Possess a valid government-issued driver’s license or state-issued I.D.
Successfully pass the client’s pre-employment screening process (Drug Test, Health Screen, Criminal Background Check, Personality Inventory Assessment)
Ability to properly wear an N95 mask and adhere to social distancing guidelines while on-site
Complete healthcare competency assessment and training on defusing assaultive behaviors

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree or above, with a focus on Criminal Justice
Armed Security experience in a healthcare facility

Responsibilities

Respond to crimes in progress and take appropriate action on the exterior of the healthcare facility
Make private person arrests when necessary and within policy
Respond into healthcare facility interior for Code Gray responses
Lead de-escalation efforts
Provide a professional security presence
Act as a safety ambassador for the facility
Provide campus safety recommendations
Liaison with administrative and clinical leadership
Establish and maintain a good working relationship with local law enforcement
Serve as the facility subject matter expert on the Prevention of Workplace Violence (PWW)
Respond to violent incidents of workplace violence
Stay current on training and trends in the PWV field
Lead and support threat management investigations
Mitigate potential threats through collaboration with key stakeholders and the Threat Management Team
Provide Prevention of Workplace Violence training to staff
Train and evaluate new officers
Monitor entrances and exits
Provide information regarding the facility and surrounding areas as requested by visitors
Prevent unapproved or unlawful entry
Prepare logs or reports as required for post, requiring detailed narrative reports
Other duties as assigned