Security Lead Officer - LAMC

Blackstone Consulting, Inc.•Los Angeles, CA

7h•Onsite

About The Position

This Security Lead Officer role involves providing oversight and training to Healthcare Security Officers at client sites. The position requires strong leadership skills to motivate, inspire, and influence others, including leading shifts when necessary. Key responsibilities include identifying, educating, managing, and reporting security risks, ensuring effective communication among various stakeholder groups, and consistently demonstrating professional behavior responsive to client needs. The officer will perform basic healthcare security functions, manage incidents, patrol for unsafe conditions, de-escalate disturbances, and maintain accurate records and reports.

Requirements

Be 18 years of age
Possess a high school diploma or GED
Have a reliable and functional means of communication (i.e., cell phone)
Have a reliable and functional means of transportation
The legal right to work in the United States
Possess a valid government-issued driver’s license
Successfully pass the client’s pre-employment screening process (Drug Test, Health Screen, Criminal Background Check)
Ability to properly wear an N95 mask and adhere to social distancing guidelines while onsite
Complete healthcare competency assessment and training on defusing assaultive behaviors
Excellent oral and written communication skills; able to write informatively, clearly, and accurately
Strong organizational and decision-making skills; must be able to assess and evaluate situations effectively
Active listening skills
Identify critical issues quickly and accurately
Mediate conflict with tact, diplomacy
Ability to listen, share, modify information and effectively communicate amongst different stakeholder groups and in varying departments

Nice To Haves

Active state issued guard card preferred
Prior professional or volunteer experience in a hospital setting

Responsibilities

Provides oversight and training to Healthcare Security Officers on duty at client site(s)
Reports all incidents or actions to supervisor or management that require management action
May be assigned additional duties or responsibilities above that of a security officer
Prepares daily payroll sign-in sheets and forwards to Security Manager
Observing and immediately reporting any signs of crime, disorder, safety hazard, and unusual activity
Patrolling on foot or vehicle for unsafe conditions, blocked entryways, security violations, mechanical problems, and unauthorized individuals
Verbally and physically de-escalating individuals as needed
Directing persons causing a disturbance to exit the property in a calm and respectful manner
Responding to incidents of fire, medical emergency, bomb threat, flooding, water discharge, elevator emergency, hazardous materials, or inclement weather with calm urgency
Inspecting all security devices and fire control equipment
Screening members, visitors, and client employees to expedite their admittance to the facility
Preparing logs and investigative reports, as required, by writing, typing, or entering accurate information that can be easily interpreted by fellow officers and supervisors
Reading and interpreting police reports, local and state law, and procedure manuals
Accurately entering information and maintaining the Lost and Found department log while adhering to the stated restrictions as they appear in the departmental manual
Ensuring that all property removal is conducted within appropriate policy requirements and in accordance with client standards