Security Officer - Downey fill-in

Blackstone Consulting•Downey, CA

About The Position

Blackstone Consulting, Inc. (BCI) seeks a dedicated Healthcare Security Officer to join the security and care delivery team at a healthcare provider in Downey. The officer helps protect staff and property from theft, damage, hazards, interference, and potential violence. The role is described as fast-paced and active, with changing conditions and opportunities to support hospital patients, staff, and visitors while developing professional and interpersonal skills. The posted pay rate is $25 per hour. The officer observes and patrols the facility, responds to emergencies, helps manage security risks, screens people entering the facility, and prepares accurate logs and reports. The role requires professional, responsive service and the ability to communicate with different stakeholder groups. The officer must pass client pre-employment screening, complete a healthcare competency assessment and training on defusing assaultive behavior, and follow onsite mask and social-distancing requirements. BCI describes itself as a minority-owned global service provider with 9,000 employees. It offers healthcare security training and career development and states that it is an equal-opportunity employer.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old.
Have a high school diploma or GED.
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.
Possess an active state-issued guard card.
Successfully pass the client's drug test, health screen, and criminal background check.
Be able to properly wear an N95 mask and adhere to social-distancing guidelines while onsite.
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 communicate effectively with different stakeholder groups and departments.
Ability to demonstrate professional behavior responsive to client needs.
Ability to motivate, inspire, and influence others.

Responsibilities

Remain alert for signs of crime, disorder, hazards, and unusual activity.
Patrol on foot, bicycle, or in a vehicle to check for unsafe conditions, blocked entryways, security violations, mechanical problems, and unauthorized individuals.
Verbally and physically de-escalate individuals when needed.
Inspect security devices and fire-control equipment.
Screen members, visitors, and client employees to facilitate their entry to the facility.
Respond calmly and urgently to fires, medical emergencies, bomb threats, flooding, water discharge, elevator emergencies, hazardous materials, and inclement weather.
Prepare accurate logs and investigative reports in a form that fellow officers and supervisors can readily interpret.
Read and interpret police reports, local and state laws, and procedure manuals.
Enter information accurately and maintain the Lost and Found department log in accordance with the departmental manual.
Ensure property removal follows applicable policies and client standards.
Complete the healthcare competency assessment and training on defusing assaultive behavior.
Follow onsite N95 mask and social-distancing requirements.

Benefits

Medical insurance, including a Kaiser HMO option.
Vision insurance through Guardian.
PPO dental insurance through Guardian.
Retirement benefits and access to a 401(k) savings plan through Empower, subject to eligibility.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage available for purchase.
Employee Assistance Program through Guardian's WorkLifeMatters, paid 100% by BCI.
Voluntary life and AD&D insurance available for purchase.
Accident and critical illness supplemental insurance available for purchase.
Pet insurance available for purchase.
Additional disability, supplemental, and life insurance plans through Aflac and TransAmerica.
Annual wage increases every January.
Paid time off.
Recognition programs.
Training and career development.
Women in Healthcare Security Network employee resource group, including scholarship and mentorship programs.