Security Officer

Cottage Health System • Santa Barbara, CA

23d

About The Position

To safeguard the physical welfare of patients, staff, and visitors. Helps protect the hospital's property and assets from vandalism and theft. This is not an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees will be required to perform any job, with related instruction given by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

• Private Proprietary Security Officer license.
• California Driver License.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) within 6 months of hire or transfer within 6 months of hire or transfer.
• Ability to properly evaluate, assess, and address any concerns pertaining to the safety and security of the patients, staff, and visitors and the facility.
• Ability to manage verbal relations with customers, co-workers, and other hospital staff.
• Ability to communicate, work, and resolve problems cooperatively with others.

Nice To Haves

• High school grad or GED and completion of college-level courses.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventative foot patrol of hospital buildings, perimeters and parking lots of ensure their physical security against theft, intrusion, vandalism, and other damage producing causes. (20%)
• Protects hospital assets and safeguards the physical welfare of patients, employees, and the public. (20%)
• Answers calls for service, performs scheduled shift duties, handles lost/found and deceased patient property and enforces parking regulations. (20%)
• Responds to emergency calls for assistance. (10%)
• Provides nighttime escorts to ensure safety of employees and visitors. (10%)
• Conducts initial investigations of reported security and safety incidents and writes security reports. (5%)
• Conducts field interviews and initiates investigations of suspicious persons, suspicious circumstances, and unauthorized persons observed on hospital property during the daytime and nighttime hours. (5%)
• Demonstrates professionalism, communication, and compassion with regard for human dignity. (10%)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees