Security Officer

Company: St Johns Regional Medical Center
Location: Oxnard
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

OverviewWelcome to St. Johns Regional Medical CenterSt. Johns Regional Medical Center, located in Oxnard, California is a recipient of the Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence and rated an Americas 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care by Healthgrades. St. Johns Regional is a member of Dignity Health Central Coast, an integrated network of top quality hospitals, with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools, and comprehensive outpatient services - all recognized for quality, safety and service. Hospitals in the Dignity Health Central Coast region include Arroyo Grande Community Hospital in Arroyo Grande, French Hospital Medical Center in San Luis Obispo, Marian Regional Medical Center in Santa Maria and St. Johns Pleasant Valley Hospital in Camarillo. Each hospital is supported by an active philanthropic Foundation to help meet the growing health care needs of our communities. Learn more at Health Central Coast is comprised of five hospitals, all recognized for their quality of care, safety and service, primary care offices, premier ambulatory surgery centers, technologically advanced imaging centers, outpatient services and comprehensive home health services. Hospitals in the Dignity Health Central Coast region include Arroyo Grande Community Hospital in Arroyo Grande, French Hospital Medical Center in San Luis Obispo, Marian Regional Medical Center in Santa Maria, St. Johns Pleasant Valley Hospital in Camarillo and St. Johns Regional Medical Center in Oxnard. Each hospital is supported by an active philanthropic Foundation to provide additional funding to support new programs and services, as well as to advance the communitys access to health care. For more information, visit: Security Officer is expected to provide a reasonable 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 Healths strategic plan and the goals and direction of the quality improvement/process improvement activities.Protects staff, patients, and visitors by responding to calls for assistance in a timely and prudent manner such as violent or unruly patients, crimes committed or in progress, opening doors, and responding to emergency codes.Patrolling the facility and grounds by foot or vehicle; motor security alarms an dispatch officers promptly to location(s) where needed; and report un-safe 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 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 hospital campus to ensure that dispatches are to right location.Comfortable with transporting items to the morgue.This position is represented by S.P.F.P.A. and is covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.QualificationsMinimum Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent OR three (3) years experience as a security officer Current California (CA) Drivers License Clean DMV Report on file CA Security Officer License; showing no disciplinary actions Completion of IAHSS Basic Training for Healthcare Security Officer within 90 days American Heart Association approved Basic Life Support ( CT CPRBLS) certification within 90 days of employment Annual workplace violence trainingPreferred: Six (6) months experience as a security officer in a hospital or healthcare setting, prior law enforcement OR one (1) year experience as a security officer If clean DMV report unavailable; must have ability to obtain one within 30 days of hireSpecial Skills: Must be able to speak English, communicate clearly orally and in writing, understand and use de-escalation techniques

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