WLA Security Officer (Fill-In)

Blackstone Consulting•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

Blackstone Consulting, Inc. (BCI) seeks a dedicated Healthcare Security Officer to join the security and care delivery team for a healthcare provider. The role protects staff and property from theft and damage, and protects people from hazards, interference, and potential violence. The position operates in a fast-paced, active healthcare environment, working collaboratively with patients, staff, visitors, and fellow security personnel. Conditions may shift quickly from calm to urgent, and the work offers opportunities to develop professional and interpersonal skills while supporting others’ health and well-being. BCI is a minority-owned global service provider with 9,000 employees and services spanning food, environmental services, facility maintenance, professional staffing, and security. Its healthcare security division supports healthcare organizations and provides training to help employees deliver best practices and advance their healthcare careers.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old.
Have a high school diploma or GED.
Have a reliable and 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.
Hold an active state-issued guard card.
Pass the client's pre-employment drug test, health screen, and criminal background check.
Be able to properly wear an N95 mask and follow onsite social-distancing guidelines.
Complete a healthcare competency assessment and training on defusing assaultive behavior.
Demonstrate the ability to learn, retain, and perform basic healthcare security functions.
Be able to identify, educate about, manage, and report security risks affecting service delivery.
Communicate effectively with different stakeholder groups and departments.
Demonstrate professional behavior responsive to client needs.
Demonstrate the ability to motivate, inspire, and influence others.

Responsibilities

Remain vigilant for signs of crime, disorder, hazards, and unusual activity.
Patrol on foot, bicycle, or in a vehicle to identify 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 facility entry.
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 understand.
Read and interpret police reports, local and state laws, and procedure manuals.
Enter information accurately and maintain the Lost and Found department log according to the departmental manual.
Ensure property removal follows applicable policies and client standards.
Pass the client's pre-employment drug test, health screen, and criminal background check.
Wear an N95 mask properly and follow onsite social-distancing guidelines.
Complete a healthcare competency assessment and training on defusing assaultive behavior.

Benefits

Medical insurance, including a Kaiser HMO option described as having no annual deductible, an out-of-pocket maximum of $1,500/$3,000, and $10 primary-care and specialist visit copays in California.
Vision insurance through Guardian for employees and eligible dependents.
PPO dental insurance through Guardian for employees and eligible dependents.
Retirement benefits available for purchase through Empower.
401(k) savings plan eligibility after at least six months of employment for employees aged 18 or older.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage available for purchase through Guardian.
Employee Assistance Program through Guardian's WorkLifeMatters, paid 100% by BCI.
Voluntary life and AD&D insurance available for purchase for employees and eligible dependents.
Accident and critical illness supplemental insurance available for purchase.
Pet insurance available for purchase through Nationwide.
Additional disability, supplemental, and life insurance plans offered 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, providing scholarships, mentorship, and other programs.