Armed Protection Officer (Oakland)

Blackstone Consulting, Inc.•Oakland, CA

About The Position

Blackstone Consulting, Inc. is hiring an Armed Protection Officer (APO) for a healthcare security client in Northern and Southern California. 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 includes responding to emergencies, preserving order, enforcing regulations related to people and premises, and protecting staff and property from theft, damage, hazards, interference, and workplace violence. The APO partners with security and clinical leaders to identify and mitigate security and workplace violence risks. The company describes itself 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. BCI is an equal-opportunity employer.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 4 years of experience in an official law enforcement and/or U.S. military capacity; security guard experience alone does not satisfy this requirement.
Experience as an armed security officer, in addition to the law enforcement and/or military experience.
Security Guard Card or active state-issued guard card.
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.
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 about, manage, and report security risks that affect service delivery.
Ability to listen, share, modify information, and communicate effectively with different stakeholder groups and departments.
Ability to consistently demonstrate professional behavior responsive to client needs.
Ability to motivate, inspire, and influence others.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or higher, with a focus 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.
Provide 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; respond to violent incidents and stay current on relevant training and trends.
Lead and support threat management investigations and mitigate potential threats in 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 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.