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Security Officer

St Mary Medical Center Long Beach, California
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The posted compensation range of $25.20 - $29.52 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Requisition ID 2024-377451 Employment Type PRN Department Security Hours/Pay Period 8 Shift Evening Weekly Schedule 1500 - 2330 Remote No Category Safety and Security
Overview

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.


Responsibilities

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. 

  • 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.
  • Patrol the facility and grounds by foot or vehicle; monitor 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; investigate security breaches conduct follow-up investigations and write incident reports.
  • Log all activities in a daily log to accurately record events; and (2) complete clear concise and legible reports in a timely manner; use appropriate emergency and radio codes in dispatching security officers while knowing hospital campus to ensure that those dispatched are to right location.


Qualifications

  • A minimum of 6 months experience as a Security Officer involving extensive public contact is required.

  • Completion of IAHSS Basic Training for Healthcare Security Officer within 90 days of hire.

  • CPR Training within 60 days of hire.

  • High School Diploma GED or Equivalent

  • Must be able to communicate clearly both orally and in writing.

  • Must be able to speak English.

  • Current 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 30 days of hire.

  • Current State issued Security Officer License if applicable showing no disciplinary actions.

  • Workplace violence training annually

Preferred Requirements:

  • One year experience as a Security Officer in a hospital or healthcare setting prior law enforcement or military service

  • Completion of college level education courses in criminal justice preferred.

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