Temporary Security Officer - Santa Clara, CA

Blackstone Consulting, Inc.•Santa Clara, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Temp officers will be performing parking lot duties to provide more parking for the members. On a typical day as a Temporary Healthcare Security Officer, you can expect: Parking lot duties, 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!

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
Active state-issued guard card
Must be able to lift 50LBS

Nice To Haves

Ability to learn, retain and perform basic healthcare security functions
Ability to identify, educate, manage, and report security risks impacting service delivery
Ability to listen, share, modify information and effectively communicate amongst different stakeholder groups and in varying departments
Ability to consistently demonstrate professional behavior that is responsive to the needs of the client
Ability to motivate, inspire, and influence others

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