Security Officer II, per diem
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. The Security Officer II patrols and monitors facility premises, observes and reports suspicious or unauthorized activities and unsafe conditions, manages access and keys, and responds to emergencies and notifications. The role provides security-related assistance to staff, physicians, patients, and visitors, including monitoring and restraining violent patients. The position documents facility-related 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 total initial training; 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 needed to exercise judgment and diplomacy in a healthcare environment.
- Present as approachable, open, professional, and positive.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment with minimal supervision.
- Critical-thinking skills, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Ability to follow established procedures and respond effectively to routine and emergent 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 managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
- Ability to perform basic arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with variables in situations with limited standardization.
- Ability to interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule-form instructions.
Responsibilities
- Patrol and monitor facility premises.
- Observe and report suspicious or unauthorized activities and unsafe conditions.
- Manage access control and control of keys.
- Respond to emergencies and provide notifications.
- Provide assistance and security-related services to staff, physicians, patients, and visitors.
- Monitor and restrain violent patients.
- Document incidents relative to the facility.
- Coordinate with local law enforcement agencies.
Benefits
- The posting states that this position does not include benefits. It also notes that eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package.
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Education Level
High school or GED
