Security Officer

Company: CommonSpirit Health
Location: Carmichael
Posted on: May 11, 2022

Job Description:

Overview:
Dignity Health Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a 370-bed not-for-profit Level 2 Trauma Center located in Carmichael, California, serving the areas of north Sacramento County and south Placer County for more than 50 years. It is one of the area's largest and most comprehensive medical centers. Dedicated to the community's well-being, our staff and volunteers provide excellence in care for our patients each year. Mercy San Juan Medical Center has received recognition for being a Comprehensive Stroke Center and Center of Excellence for Bariatric Surgery, along with Certificates of Excellence in Perinatal Care, Hip- and Knee- Replacement.

Responsibilities:
Position Summary: -The Security Officer is expected to provide a reasonably safe and secure environment for all who enter Dignity Health properties and to assure the physical security of buildings and grounds. It is expected that the security officer will demonstrate behavior consistent with Dignity Health core value and humankindness. The security officer shall support Dignity Health's strategic plan and the goals and direction of the quality improvement/process improvement activities. Responsibilities include:Protecting staff, patients, and visitors by responding to calls for assistance in a timely and prudent manner such as violent or unruly patients, visitors, crimes committed or in progress, opening doors, and responding to emergency codes.Patrols the facility and grounds by foot or vehicle, monitors security alarms and dispatch officers promptly to location(s) where needed, and report unsafe acts or conditions.Knowledge of emergency procedures, equipment, supplies, reports HIPPA breaches if witnessed, investigates security breaches, conducts follow-up investigations, and writes incident reports.Log all activities in a daily log to accurately record events and complete clear, concise, and legible reports in a timely manner.Use appropriate emergency and radio codes in dispatching security officers while knowing the hospital campus to ensure that those dispatched are to right location. -#HelloSecurityOfficer

Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:Current California-issued security officer license, showing no disciplinary actionsHigh school diploma or equivalent; or three (3) years' experience as a security officerSix (6) months experience in a customer service field. - Basic Computer skills.Annual Workplace Violence trainingMust be able to speak English, communicate clearly orally, and in writing; understand and use de-escalation techniquesBasic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) within 90 days of hire.Preferred Qualifications:Six (6) months experience as a security officer in a hospital or healthcare setting, prior law enforcement or military service, or one (1) year experience as a security officer preferredCompletion of IAHSS Basic Training for Healthcare Security Officer within ninety (90) days preferredCurrent driver's license issued by the state wherein the position is posted with satisfactory DMV report on file or the ability to obtain one within thirty (30) days of hire preferred

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