Security Officer II, Per Diem

Sutter Health • Berkeley, CA

1d • $30 - $42

About The Position

Provides a secure and safe environment for patients, visitors, physicians, personnel, and volunteers to deliver or receive quality services with minimal threats to personal well-being and property. Patrols and monitors facility premises, observes and reports suspicious or unauthorized activities and unsafe conditions, manages access and keys, and responds to emergencies. Provides security-related assistance to staff, physicians, patients, and visitors, including monitoring and restraining violent patients. Documents facility incidents and coordinates with local law enforcement agencies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Proprietary Private Security Officer (PSO) certification.
• California BSIS training: 8 hours of Power to Arrest and Use of Force, 16 hours within 30 days, 16 hours within 6 months (40 hours of initial training total), and 8 hours of annual refresher training.
• One year of recent relevant experience.
• General knowledge of security officer duties, with the physical and emotional maturity and judgment required to work diplomatically in a healthcare environment.
• Approachable, open, professional, and positive demeanor.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team with minimal supervision.
• Critical-thinking skills and decisive judgment; ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to follow established procedures and respond effectively to routine and emergency situations.
• Cultural sensitivity and ability to interact respectfully with diverse patient, visitor, and staff populations.
• Ability to write incident reports and read business correspondence and procedure manuals.
• Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from groups, managers, clients, customers, and the public.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to solve practical problems involving variables and limited standardization.
• Ability to interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, and schedule-based instructions.

Responsibilities

• Patrol and monitor facility premises.
• Observe and report suspicious or unauthorized activities and unsafe conditions.
• Control access and manage keys.
• Respond to emergencies and provide notifications.
• Provide security-related assistance to staff, physicians, patients, and visitors.
• Monitor and restrain violent patients when needed.
• Document incidents involving the facility.
• Coordinate with local law enforcement agencies.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED