Security Officer (driving)
About The Position
Under the direction of the security officer lead and security supervisor, the Security Officer performs assigned post duties, documents unusual occurrences, enforces Kaweah Health policies and regulations, and conducts parking enforcement. The role supports Kaweah Health’s Mission, Vision, and Values through its Security Management Program. The position performs patrols throughout Kaweah Health facilities, offices, and parking areas; provides building and grounds security; responds to alarms; assists staff and visitors; and helps protect patients’ HIPAA rights. It also supports emergency response, investigates incidents, monitors patients or visitors when assigned, and performs inspections and other security duties.
Requirements
- HeartSaver AED certification.
- Complete Kaweah Health-approved crisis intervention training within 60 days of hire or transfer.
- Valid California driver’s license; a DMV report must be provided before an offer is made.
- No driving infractions during the five years before hire or while in the job. Infractions include DUI, suspended or revoked license, and reckless driving.
- Complete Power to Arrest (3 hours) and Appropriate Use of Force (5 hours) training. Training must be provided by a California BSIS-certified facility, a California POST-certified facility, or an equivalent provider approved by the Security Services Manager; proof of training is required.
- Pass the Physical Capacity Exam, which includes a 50-pound lifting requirement.
Nice To Haves
- International Association for Healthcare Security & Safety (IAHSS) certification.
- High school diploma.
- One year of experience in a security-related field.
Responsibilities
- Perform floor patrols throughout Kaweah Health and its offices and parking facilities.
- Provide building and grounds security, including protection against theft, vandalism, inappropriate entry, fire hazards, and acts of violence.
- Conduct campus patrols, including parking lots and garages.
- Provide safety escort services to staff and visitors.
- Perform daily lock and unlock duties for buildings.
- Respond to alarm activations, investigate their causes, and conduct assigned monthly alarm testing.
- Cooperate with outside law enforcement agencies.
- Protect patients’ HIPAA rights.
- Enforce parking regulations and traffic control, issuing warnings and citations as appropriate.
- Provide after-hours visitation control and escorts.
- Maintain a daily activity log of activities and calls for service.
- Participate in required annual training, including Assaultive Behavior, Hazmat, Fire Response, and First Aid/CPR training.
- Act as a Hazmat First Responder.
- Conduct monthly emergency lighting and eyewash/shower inspections.
- Assess violent patients or visitors and use appropriate interventions to de-escalate situations quickly and peacefully.
- Investigate allegations of inappropriate activities, rule infractions, or illegal actions.
- Provide one-on-one observation of psychiatric or 51/50 patients.
- Assist with physically holding patients who are subject to restraint under a physician’s order.
- Provide temporary relief for other Kaweah Health personnel as assigned.
- Collect visitor-patient weapons and secure them in the property room safe until they are called for.
- Provide motor vehicle assistance to staff or visitors, such as jump-starting vehicles.
- Conduct monthly ground surveys and report findings.
- Report observed lights out in parking lots and garages.
- Provide care and services appropriate to the population served in the assigned unit or work area.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
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