Security Officer - CommonSpirit Health

Founded in 1955 Dignity Health – Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed acute care nonprofit community hospital located in Northridge California. The hospital offers a full complement of award winning services including the Leavey Cancer Center a cardiovascular center stroke center the Center for Assault Treatment Services a pediatric medical center and the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley. As a leading provider of compassionate high-quality and affordable patient-centered care we share a rich legacy with Dignity Health one of the nation’s five largest health care systems. We are part of a 21-state network of nearly 9000 physicians 62000 employees and more than 400 care centers. Visit dignityhealth.org/northridgehospital for more information.

Security Officer - Security Department

Northridge Hospital Medical Center

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Security Officer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining a safe and secure the hospital for our employees patients and visitors.

Our Benefits:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education.
• Access to cutting-edge medical resources and technology.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Paid time off and holiday benefits.

• 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.

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• 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.
• High school diploma or equivalent..
• 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 showing no disciplinary actions
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification .
• Must be able to speak English communicate clearly orally and in writing; understand and use de-escalation techniques.
• Must complete IAHSS Basic Training for Healthcare Security Officer within 90 days

This position is represented by SEIU-SEC and is covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.