Security Officer - Gwinnett

Blackstone Consulting, Inc.•Duluth, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

JOB SUMMARY: BCI seeks a dedicated and passionate Healthcare Security Officer to serve as an integral part of the security and care delivery team for a leading healthcare provider. This incumbent protects staff and property from theft, damage, or persons from hazards or interference, including the potential for violence. On a typical day as a Healthcare Security Officer, you can expect: A fast-paced, exciting, and challenging environment; A collaborative and rewarding team atmosphere; Hospital patients, staff, and visitors who count on your compassion and knowledge; To remain active, engaged, and moving; Ever-changing conditions that can move from quiet calm to extreme urgency in an instant; To learn new professional and interpersonal skills; To make a positive impact of someone's health and well-being every day On a typical day as a Healthcare Security Officer, you can expect: A fast-paced, exciting, and challenging environment; A collaborative and rewarding team atmosphere; Hospital patients, staff and visitors who count on your compassion and knowledge; To remain active, engaged, and moving; Ever-changing conditions that can move from quiet calm to extreme urgency in an instant; To learn new professional and interpersonal skills; To make a positive impact on someone's health and wellbeing every day! Core Competencies: Security Basics: Ability to learn, retain and perform basic healthcare security functions; Risk Management: Ability to identify, educate, manage, and report security risks impacting service delivery; Communication: Ability to listen, share, modify information and effectively communicate amongst different stakeholder groups and in varying departments; Service Delivery: Ability to consistently demonstrate professional behavior that is responsive to the needs of the client; Leadership: Ability to motivate, inspire, and influence others.

Requirements

Be 18 years of age and possess a high school diploma or GED
Have a reliable and functional means of communication (i.e., cell phone)
The legal right to work in the United States
Possess a valid government-issued driver's license
Active state-issued guard card

Responsibilities

Observing and remaining vigilant for signs of crime, disorder, hazard, and unusual activity
Patrolling on foot, bicycle, or via a vehicle to check for unsafe conditions, blocked entryways, security violations, mechanical problems, and unauthorized individuals
Verbally and physically de-escalating individuals, as needed
Inspecting all security devices and fire control equipment
Screening members, visitors, and client employees to expedite their admittance to the facility
Responding to incidents of fire, medical emergency, bomb threat, flooding, water discharge, elevator emergency, hazardous materials, or inclement weather with calm urgency
Preparing logs and investigative reports, as required, by writing, typing, or entering accurate information that can be easily interpreted by fellow officers and supervisors
Reading and interpreting police reports, local and state law, and procedure manuals
Accurately entering information and maintaining the Lost and Found department log while adhering to the stated restrictions as they appear in the departmental manual
Ensuring that all property removal is conducted within appropriate policy requirements and in accord with client standards
Successfully pass the client's pre-employment screening process (Drug Test, Health Screen, Criminal Background Check)
Ability to properly wear an N95 mask and adhere to social distancing guidelines while onsite
Complete healthcare competency assessment and training on defusing assaultive behavior.