POST Certified Security Officer - Security - Memorial Hospital - Evening/Night - Per Diem

About the position

The POST Certified Security Officer is responsible for maintaining the security and safety of the hospital, its staff, patients, visitors; and serve as a visible deterrent to illegal activities on hospital property. This position also provides security services to areas of high-risk security situations.

Responsibilities

• Communicates schedule availability to leadership in a proactive manner.
• Emergency department Officer must be proactive in assisting patients, visitors and staff as necessary.
• Reports and documents all security related incidents.
• Liaisons with local Law Enforcement Agencies who transport patients and prisoners to ER ensuring compliance with Sharp HealthCare's proper documentation and procedures.
• Officer must be able to diffuse potential violent confrontations utilizing verbal skills.
• Officers must display proactive presence to prevent escalations.
• Responds to stat calls in a timely manner utilizing established safety practices.

Requirements

• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent.
• Must be a non-probationary active duty or service retired California Police Officer, Sheriff's Deputy or Federal Law Enforcement Agent or 1 Year of service as a California Police Officer, Sheriff's Deputy or Federal Law Enforcement Agent.
• Experienced in the use of tasers and handcuffs.
• Driver's License - CA Department of Motor Vehicles OR Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A or B - CA Department of Motor Vehicles - REQUIRED.
• California Security Guard Card - CA Bureau of Security & Investigative Services - REQUIRED.

Nice-to-haves

• 5 Years of service as a California Police Officer, Sheriff's Deputy or Federal Law Enforcement Agent.
• Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Certification OR Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) Certification – REQUIRED.