Lead Security Officer - Investigator

Stanford Health Care•Palo Alto, PA

4d•$33 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Security Officer assists in ensuring medical center safety and security during assigned shifts and during emergency situations. Conducts safety inspections, responds to code designated incidents and other emergencies. The Lead Security Officer writes comprehensive reports detailing causes, actions and responses and is also responsible for investigating crimes and other incidents and submits related reports and recommendations. Performs dispatch duties when necessary. The Lead Security Officers handles sensitive tasks, is expected to lead officers and to display leadership abilities. Locations Stanford Health Care What you will do Employees must abide by all The Joint Commission (TJC) requirements including but not limited to sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patients rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings. Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Service Standards of the Hospital(s). Conducts safety inspections, responds to code designated incidents and other emergencies. Ensures medical center safety and security during assigned shifts and during emergency situations. Investigates crimes and other incidents and submits related reports and recommendations. Writes comprehensive reports detailing causes, actions and responses. Investigates crimes and other incidents and submits related reports and recommendations. Assigns Security Officer Duties throughout the course of operations in accordance with standards established by Security Management Represents Security interests in operational discussions with other departments Lead Officer Operations: In addition to daily operations role, serves as backup to shift supervisor. Provides field leadership during daily gaps between shifts, including making staffing decisions. Provides coverage for supervisors during PTO(Paid Time Off/PTS (Paid Time Sick). Lead Officer Investigations: This position will focus solely on investigations and the role will feature training and development in investigation and interview techniques. Provides backup to all officers and management in regards to investigations. Lead Officer Training: This role will be a formal field support leader in training and compliance.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Five (5) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience
Successfully pass the following training within the first six month of hire 1. De-escalation 2. Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) 3. Patient rights and holding 4. Psychiatric Security Training 5. Handcuffing
Ability to adapt to and deal with change and ambiguity
Ability to generate ideas, consult with departments, and coordinate administrative solutions to alleviate security problems
Ability to observe and recall names, places and incidents, read and understand laws, ordinances, departmental rules and policies
Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, work independently and meet deadlines
Ability to relate to others in a calm, tactful and courteous manner
Ability to solve problems and identify solutions
Ability to speak and write effectively at a level appropriate for the job
Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment
Ability to work well with individuals at all levels of the organization
Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area
Knowledge of local, state and federal regulatory requirements related to areas of functional responsibility
Knowledge of police/law enforcement procedures and techniques
Physical requirements as needed to perform the job functions
CADL - California Drivers License - Valid And In State required
SGRC - Security Guard Registration Card required within 90 Days or PPSO - California Proprietary Private Security Officer License required within 90 Days

Responsibilities

Conducts safety inspections, responds to code designated incidents and other emergencies.
Ensures medical center safety and security during assigned shifts and during emergency situations.
Investigates crimes and other incidents and submits related reports and recommendations.
Writes comprehensive reports detailing causes, actions and responses.
Investigates crimes and other incidents and submits related reports and recommendations.
Assigns Security Officer Duties throughout the course of operations in accordance with standards established by Security Management
Represents Security interests in operational discussions with other departments
In addition to daily operations role, serves as backup to shift supervisor.
Provides field leadership during daily gaps between shifts, including making staffing decisions.
Provides coverage for supervisors during PTO(Paid Time Off/PTS (Paid Time Sick).
Provides backup to all officers and management in regards to investigations.
This role will be a formal field support leader in training and compliance.