SECURITY OFFICER

Orthopaedic Hospital•Los Angeles, CA

21d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of Facilities Manager and Security Supervisor, the Security Officer is responsible for providing a work atmosphere that is conducive to protecting the staff and facility from theft and vandalism. The Security Officer will patrol primases, oversee a fixed post, and perform other activities to ensure compliance with OIC’s security policy and procedures.

Requirements

High School graduate or G.E.D required.
Security Guard Card.
Valid California Driver’s License.
Two to five (2-5) years of related experience required.
Must undergo and meet company standards for background verification, reference checks and pre-employment physical in addition to any mandatory licensing requirements.
Good grooming and character; good physical and mental health, courteous.
Must be courteous at all times and be able to mediate disputes in a professional manner.
Ability of maintaining composure in dealing with authorities, staff and the public, occasionally under conditions of urgency and in pressure situations.
Ability to reduce conflict or high-stress situations through mature management processes.
Must be able to move quickly throughout the facility.
Must have the ability to push or pull wheelchairs with patients of various weights.
Ability to keep confidences/confidentiality.
Maintenance of professional demeanor and appearance
Ability to write incidence reports
Ability to work effectively with security team, diverse employees, patients, visitors and vendors.
Ability to verbally communicate with a variety of persons and write concise and comprehensive reports.
Must be willing and able to meet demanding attendance and punctuality requirements.
Wiliness and ability to work variable schedules and rotate between shift as needed on weekends and or to cover other shifts is required.
Ability to work effectively with a diverse community.
Ability to perform highly under mental periods of stress and pressure.
May be exposed to inclement weather or be required to work in environments or under conditions that require the use of protective gear and devices and/or awareness of personal safety and safety of others.
Ability to maintain alertness while standing at a fixed post for long periods of time.
Frequent standing and walking 66-100% of the time and involve climbing stairs, bending, climbing, sitting and verbally communicating.
Close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus. Seeing, hearing, speaking, and writing clearly in order to communicate with employees and visitors, observe and report incidents, and direct others.
Frequently lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds.
Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
Occasional reaching with hands and arms, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in security or law enforcement field is desirable.

Responsibilities

Provides post coverage, patrols areas on foot, checking for fires, vandalism, suspicious activity or persons or safety/fire hazards.
Write reports of daily activities and irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrence.
Responds to facility emergencies and incidents, as needed or when directed.
Checks doors and windows throughout facility to assure they are tightly closed and locked after cleaning crew has left the premises, notes in written log any unlocked doors/windows submit information to Facility Manager.
Assures that all emergency exit doors are active and in working order.
Interprets applicable policies and procedures based on existing circumstances.
Locks all buildings (Outpatient Medical Center and Lowman Building) loading dock, pedestrian gate for access to the facility after hours.
Locks the Playground and adjoining restrooms.
Uses Security Cell phone to stay in touch with follow officers and other security personnel.
Controls traffic daily if necessary and during events.
Performs any necessary block offs of the campus as needed.
Escorts individuals to specified locations and to provide personal protection upon request.
Upon request, responsible for patient transports.
May be exposed to or required to handle sensitive and confidential information.
May be required to work overtime without advance notice.
May be exposed to stressful situations, such as challenging individuals who are in or approaching an unauthorized area.
Performs other duties or tasks as assigned.