Security Officer 1 - Security - Grossmont Hospital - Nights - Full Time

Sharp HealthCare•La Mesa, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, provides protective services to assigned locations, patients, visitors, and staff. Adheres to Sharp HealthCare and departmental quality service standards. Patrols Sharp HealthCare premises on foot or in a vehicle to protect life and property. Manages disruptive persons professionally with a minimum use of force; controls access to restricted and security sensitive areas; responds to fire/security alarm activations, assumes scene command in emergency situations; observes and reports safety hazards, gives direction and assistance to Sharp HealthCare clientele. Performs other related duties and functions appropriate to the job as needed.

Requirements

H.S. Diploma or Equivalent
California Security Guard Card - CA Bureau of Security & Investigative Services
Driver's License - CA Department of Motor Vehicles
Utilizes reliable transportation and possesses adequate personal insurance coverage.
Demonstrates clean driving record in accordance with requirements of the employer DMV pull notice program and Sharp HealthCare Driver Guidelines.
Knowledge of and experience enforcing rules and regulations, guidelines, security policies and procedures.
Ability and experience serving and working well with the public as a solo officer as well as an effective member of a team.
Ability to comply with instructions and counsel from supervisors.
Ability to maintain a professional stance in all stressful situations and, when necessary, taking charge, managing incident scenes, and coordinating efforts with others outside the department.
Competent in defensive tactics and arrest and control techniques.
Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to follow proper officer safety tactics and procedures.
Demonstrated skills in the operation of a motor vehicle under emergency and other police-related driving conditions.
Accurate report writing skills including the proper use of grammar, punctuation and spelling, as well as the cohesive organization of facts and information.
Strong ability and experience in using computers, including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook.
Must possess interest in public service and understands the importance of stressing spirit of the law and not just enforcing the letter of the law.
Experience communicating in various forums: one-on-one, in groups, in stressful situations, in writing.
Strong sound judgment.
Ability to process information quickly and thoroughly, while making effective and ethical decisions that are trustworthy and are in keeping with the highest standards of conduct.
Proven appropriate maturity and poise when dealing with supervisors, management, co-workers and the community.
Ability to react, cope and reason according to established standards and practices.
Ability to utilize resources in an organized manner.
Basic knowledge of penal codes.

Nice To Haves

College course in Criminal Justice, Sociology, and Psychology desirable.
1 Year of security related experience
1 Year of experience in hospital security/healthcare setting
IAHSS Basic Certification

Responsibilities

Provides protective services to assigned locations, patients, visitors, and staff.
Patrols Sharp HealthCare premises on foot or in a vehicle to protect life and property.
Manages disruptive persons professionally with a minimum use of force.
Controls access to restricted and security sensitive areas.
Responds to fire/security alarm activations.
Assumes scene command in emergency situations.
Observes and reports safety hazards.
Gives direction and assistance to Sharp HealthCare clientele.
Responds to routine calls in a timely manner.
Provides direction and information, problem solving, and escort services to both internal and external customers.
Screens members, visitors, and client employees to expedite their admittance to the facility.
May also provide patient escort, patient watch, and safety escort.
Answers and monitors emergency call boxes.
Takes and completes incident reports using the proper format.
Updates electronic admin and criminal files.
Sorts, performs data entry, distributes, and files reports.
Enforces parking regulations.
Handles towing situations appropriately and thoroughly following departmental policy.
Patrols hospital interior and grounds, being on the alert for persons or situations that threaten life or property.
Patrols on foot, or via a vehicle to check for unsafe conditions, blocked entryways, security violations, mechanical problems, and unauthorized individuals in assigned areas.
Utilizes video monitoring systems, when needed.
Observes and remains vigilant for signs of crime, disorder, hazard, and unusual activity.
Orally and physically de-escalates individuals, as needed.
Utilizes force as a last resort.
Provides assistance to fellow Officers when need arises.
Responds to incidents of fire, medical emergency, bomb threat, flooding, water discharge, elevator emergency, hazardous materials, or inclement weather with calm urgency.