Neighborhood Healthcare-posted 21 days ago
$21 - $29/Yr
Full-time • Entry Level
Onsite • Escondido, CA
501-1,000 employees
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The Safety & Security Officer plays a vital role in advancing the mission of Neighborhood Healthcare by fostering a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for patients, staff, and visitors. This role is not only responsible for security patrols and incident prevention but also for delivering compassionate, service-oriented support that aligns with Neighborhood Healthcare's mission statement. This role requires a proactive approach to risk mitigation, basic safety-related maintenance, and respectful interaction with individuals across diverse backgrounds and needs. Security Officers serve as ambassadors of safety/security that promote a welcoming and secure environment for all who enter our clinics.

  • Conduct high-visibility security patrols throughout clinical buildings, grounds, and parking areas to deter incidents, identify risks, deter theft, violence, and unsafe behaviors
  • Monitor and report potential safety hazards or environmental concerns (e.g., broken lights, spills, unsafe walkways)
  • Respond promptly and professionally to incidents involving patients, visitors, or staff, and conduct thorough and timely documentation
  • Follow established safety protocols and organizational procedures in all interactions and decisions
  • Make decisions according to proper policies and procedures
  • Always remain alert and visible to provide a reassuring presence to patients, staff, and visitors
  • Enforcement of access control policies, visitor screening, and facility protocols in a respectful, culturally sensitive manner
  • When requested, escort employees, visitors, or patients to vehicles or destinations, especially in low-light and high-stress situations
  • Complete Security Event Log (SEL) entries thoroughly and promptly after incidents or observations
  • Greet and assist patients, employees, and guests in a professional and courteous manner
  • Escort patients in need using facility-provided wheelchairs and ensure safe transport to and from entrances
  • Perform occasional basic maintenance tasks without compromising security responsibilities when safety or cleanliness is compromised
  • Report any unsafe conditions to safety/security leadership
  • Follow all safety procedures as outlined in Neighborhood Healthcare's Illness and Injury Prevention Plan (IIPP) and report any injuries/unsafe conditions immediately
  • Maintain current knowledge of policies and procedures as they relate to safety work practices
  • Be knowledgeable of each site's fire extinguishers, emergency exits, evacuation routes, and utilities shut offs
  • Follow all infection control procedures including blood-borne pathogens protocols
  • Maintains privacy of all patients, participants, employees and volunteer information and access to such information for official purposes only
  • Comply with all regulations regarding corporate integrity and safety/security obligations
  • Report on all behavior, activity that is unethical, fraudulent or unlawful to safety and security management
  • Serve as a role model for professionalism, customer service, and safe conduct across all sites
  • Travel between Neighborhood Healthcare sites for training, event support, critical incident response and other operational needs
  • Demonstrate compassion, integrity, and cultural sensitivity in every interaction
  • Help create a welcoming and caring environment for those we serve
  • Support the organization's mission by promoting safety that reinforces trust, equity, and access to care
  • Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor that instills confidence in patients, visitors, and staff
  • Participate in regular safety and security training, including de-escalation, emergency preparedness, and healthcare compliance
  • Willingness to work flexible hours and travel to sites for operational needs
  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Current active CA Guard Card required
  • BLS certified or willing to certify within 30 days of employment
  • One year's experience as security officer required or similar work experience
  • Valid CA driver's license and proof of valid auto insurance required
  • Must have a personal cell phone to use for work (monthly stipend provided by NHC) and personal vehicle to drive between sites (mileage reimbursement paid by NHC)
  • Experience in healthcare, public safety, or community service settings preferred
  • Bilingual (Spanish) highly preferred
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