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. Patrols and monitors facility premises, observes and reports suspicious or unauthorized activities and unsafe conditions, controls 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 regulatory training: 8 hours of Power to Arrest and Use of Force, 16 hours within 30 days, 16 hours within 6 months, 40 total hours of initial training, and 8 hours of annual refresher training.
- One year of recent relevant experience.
- General knowledge of security officer duties and the judgment and diplomacy needed to work in a healthcare environment.
- Professional, approachable, open, and positive manner.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team with minimal supervision.
- Critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
- 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 managers, clients, customers, and the public.
- Ability to perform basic arithmetic using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
- Ability to solve practical problems involving variables and limited standardization.
- Ability to interpret written, oral, diagram, and schedule-based 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 notification.
- Provide security-related assistance to staff, physicians, patients, and visitors.
- Monitor and restrain violent patients.
- Document incidents related to the facility.
- Coordinate with local law enforcement agencies.
Benefits
- Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
