Security Officer
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Job Location:
Redwood City, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
11 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
Where Youll Work
About Sequoia Hospital Hello Humankindness
Dignity Health Sequoia Hospital is an accredited not-for-profit community hospital providing innovative and exceptional health care for generations of Bay Area residents. Sequoias Heart and Vascular Institute is a nationally known pioneer in advanced cardiac care affiliated with the Cleveland Clinic Heart and Vascular Institute. Sequoia has received national recognition from Healthgrades for superior patient safety and was named as one of Americas top 100 hospitals for cardiac care. Our Total Joint Replacement program is a designated Blue Distinction Center for Knee and Hip Replacement. Our Birth Center is consistently ranked as a favorite among Peninsula families. We are also known for our comprehensive emergency care and leading-edge tomosynthesis 3-D mammogram technology. Our Pavilion combines the most advanced medical and surgical services with a unique healing environment including private spacious rooms and inviting garden areas.
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Security Officer you will monitor buildings and grounds on the property to ensure the safety and security of employees patients and other visitors.
Every day you will monitor the property by walking and driving around the premises. Your security detail could include guarding facility and unit access points monitoring surveillance cameras testing new security technology and protecting all employees/visitors against acts of violence should they arise.
To be successful in this role youll need the ability to remain calm and take action based on the situation known facts and understand the position limitations. You are also expected to respond to emergency codes in a timely manner. Previous experience in security/patrol in a healthcare setting is preferred.
- Protecting staff patients and visitors by responding to calls for assistance in a timely and prudent manner. Calls may include incidents such as violent or unruly patients visitors crimes committed or in progress or to emergency codes and requests for opening doors. 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 and supplies including of radios and hospital codes.
- Reports HIPAA breaches if witnessed; investigate security breaches conducts investigations and writes incident reports. Ensures that all activities are logged. That incident reports are accurately completed that they are clear concise legible and submitted in a timely manner.
- Use appropriate emergency and radio codes in dispatching security officers while knowing hospital campus to ensure that dispatches are to right location. Keeping the organizations mission vision and values at the forefront of all decision making and action.
- Keeping the organizations mission vision and values at the forefront of all decision making and action.
- Demonstrates the professional and technical skills necessary for the role exhibiting both depth and breadth of expertise. Builds trust and confidence through respectful and credible interactions that reflect positively on personal integrity and the organizations mission.
Job Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED and Six (6) months experience as security officer in a healthcare setting Law enforcement or military service;
- One (1) year experience as a Security Officer
- CA Guard Card
- Basic Life Support - BLS within 90 day of hire
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- CCTV
- Customer Service
- Communication skills
- Computer Skills
- ICD Coding
- Military Experience
- Law Enforcement
- NIST Standards
- Security
- DoD Experience
- RMF
- Writing Skills
About Company
Dignity Health provides compassionate, high-quality, affordable health care services throughout Arizona, California and Nevada. Schedule an appointment today!
