Security Officer

CommonSpirit Health • Santa Maria, CA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

As our Security Officer, you will maintain the highest level of safety and security by patrolling assigned areas, diligently deterring, detecting, and investigating suspicious activity or crime. Every day you will effectively monitor electronic surveillance equipment and hospital emergency systems, dispatch appropriate personnel via radio, and actively patrol to protect individuals and property, all while embodying our core values and supporting strategic quality improvement. To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate exceptional vigilance, strong observational skills, proficiency in electronic surveillance and dispatch systems, and a commitment to protecting our community while upholding our organizational values and contributing to a secure environment. Protecting staff, patients, and visitors by responding to calls for assistance in a timely and prudent manner. Calls may include incidents such as violent or unruly patients, visitors, crimes committed or in progress, or to emergency codes, and requests for opening doors. Patrol the facility and grounds by foot or vehicle; monitor security alarms and dispatch officers promptly to location(s) where needed; and report unsafe acts or conditions. Knowledge of emergency procedures, equipment, and supplies, including of radios and hospital codes. Reports HIPAA breaches if witnessed; investigate security breaches, conducts investigations, and writes incident reports. Ensures that all activities are logged. That incident reports are accurately completed that they are clear, concise, legible and submitted in a timely manner. Use appropriate emergency and radio codes in dispatching security officers while knowing hospital campus to ensure that dispatches are to right location. Keeping the organization’s mission, vision and values at the forefront of all decision making and action. Keeping the organization’s mission, vision and values at the forefront of all decision making and action. Demonstrates the professional and technical skills necessary for the role, exhibiting both depth and breadth of expertise. Builds trust and confidence through respectful and credible interactions that reflect positively on personal integrity and the organization’s mission.

Requirements

• High School Graduate, upon hire or High School GED, upon hire
• Six (6) months experience as security officer in a healthcare setting, Law enforcement or military service; , upon hire
• One (1) year experience as a Security Officer, upon hire
• Security Guard: CA, upon hire
• Driver's License: CA, within 30 Days

Nice To Haves

• Basic Life Support - CPR, within 90 Days

Responsibilities

• Deter, detect, and investigate suspicious activity or crime.
• Monitor electronic surveillance equipment and hospital emergency systems.
• Dispatch appropriate personnel via radio.
• Actively patrol to protect individuals and property.
• Respond to calls for assistance in a timely and prudent manner, including incidents such as violent or unruly patients, visitors, crimes committed or in progress, emergency codes, and requests for opening doors.
• Patrol the facility and grounds by foot or vehicle.
• Monitor security alarms and dispatch officers promptly to location(s) where needed.
• Report unsafe acts or conditions.
• Report HIPAA breaches if witnessed.
• Investigate security breaches, conduct investigations, and write incident reports.
• Ensure that all activities are logged.
• Ensure that incident reports are accurately completed, clear, concise, legible, and submitted in a timely manner.
• Use appropriate emergency and radio codes in dispatching security officers while knowing the hospital campus to ensure dispatches are to the right location.
• Keep the organization’s mission, vision, and values at the forefront of all decision making and action.
• Demonstrate the professional and technical skills necessary for the role, exhibiting both depth and breadth of expertise.
• Build trust and confidence through respectful and credible interactions that reflect positively on personal integrity and the organization’s mission.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED