Temporary Armed Protection Officer (Sacramento)

Blackstone Consulting, Inc.•Sacramento, CA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Blackstone Consulting, Inc. is hiring a temporary Armed Protection Officer (APO) to support a healthcare security client in Sacramento. The assignment is anticipated to end April 29, 2027, with a Sunday–Thursday schedule from 1630 to 0030. As part of the Regional Security Services team, the APO provides physical and personal security for members, staff, and visitors at healthcare facilities. The role responds to emergencies, preserves order, enforces facility regulations, and protects people and property from hazards, interference, theft, damage, and potential workplace violence. The officer partners with security and clinical leaders to identify and mitigate security and workplace-violence risks. Blackstone Consulting, Inc. (BCI) is described as a minority-owned, global service provider with 9,000 employees. Its healthcare security division supports healthcare organizations with security programs and offers training intended to advance employees’ healthcare careers. BCI states that it is an equal-opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. Candidates must have served in an official capacity in a law enforcement agency or the U.S. military; security guard experience alone does not satisfy 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 stated law enforcement and/or military experience.
Security Guard Card; minimum entry qualifications specify an active state-issued guard card.
Exposed Firearms Permit.
At least 18 years of age.
Reliable, 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 in 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, modify, and effectively communicate information across 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 act as a facility safety ambassador.
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 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.
Provide visitors with information about the facility and surrounding areas when requested.
Prevent unapproved or unlawful entry.
Prepare required post logs and reports, including detailed narrative reports.
Perform other duties as assigned.