Healthcare Security Officer (FLEX)- East Bay (Oakland, Richmond, Berkeley)

Security Officer, Healthcare FLEXPosition: Security Officer, Healthcare FLEXLocation: East Bay (Oakland, Richmond & Berkeley)Schedule: This is a FLEX position. Total shifts and hours can vary depending on availability.Site: Oakland, Pleasanton, LivermorePay: $30.34JOB SUMMARY: BCI seeks a dedicated and passionate Healthcare Security Officer to serve as an integral part of the security and care delivery team for a leading healthcare provider. This incumbent protects staff and property from theft, damage, or persons from hazards or interference, including the potential for violence.Blackstone Consulting, Inc. (BCI) is a minority-owned, 9,000 employee, global service provider overseeing account services in food, environmental, facility maintenance, professional staffing, and security. Within our healthcare security division, we help healthcare organizations achieve superior programs and results. This includes our investment in you and your ability to deliver best practices to our client while receiving exceptional training to advance your healthcare career with BCI. We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce.On a typical day as a Healthcare Security Officer, you can expect:A fast-paced, exciting, and challenging environment;A collaborative and rewarding team atmosphere;Hospital patients, staff, and visitors who count on your compassion and knowledge;To remain active, engaged, and moving;Ever-changing conditions that can move from quiet calm to extreme urgency in an instant;To learn new professional and interpersonal skills;To make a positive impact of someone's health and well-being every dayCore Competencies:Security Basics: Ability to learn, retain and perform basic healthcare security functions;Risk Management: Ability to identify, educate, manage, and report security risks impacting service delivery;Communication: Ability to listen, share, modify information and effectively communicate amongst different stakeholder groups and in varying departments;Service Delivery: Ability to consistently demonstrate professional behavior that is responsive to the needs of the client;Leadership: Ability to motivate, inspire, and influence others.Core responsibilities include:Observing and remaining vigilant for signs of crime, disorder, hazard, and unusual activityPatrolling on foot, bicycle, or via a vehicle to check for unsafe conditions, blocked entryways, security violations, mechanical problems, and unauthorized individualsVerbally and physically de-escalating individuals, as neededInspecting all security devices and fire control equipmentScreening members, visitors, and client employees to expedite their admittance to the facilityResponding to incidents of fire, medical emergency, bomb threat, flooding, water discharge, elevator emergency, hazardous materials, or inclement weather with calm urgencyPreparing logs and investigative reports, as required, by writing, typing, or entering accurate information that can be easily interpreted by fellow officers and supervisorsReading and interpreting police reports, local and state law, and procedure manualsAccurately entering information and maintaining the Lost and Found department log while adhering to the stated restrictions as they appear in the departmental manualEnsuring that all property removal is conducted within appropriate policy requirements and in accord with client standardsSuccessfully pass the client's pre-employment screening process (Drug Test, Health Screen, Criminal Background Check)Complete healthcare competency assessment and training on defusing assaultive behaviorMinimum Qualifications at Entry:Be 18 years of age and possess a high school diploma or GEDHave a reliable and functional means of communication (i.e., cell phone)The legal right to work in the United StatesPossess a valid government-issued driver's licenseActive state-issued guard cardAbility to lift 50 pounds or moreEducation:High school or equivalent (Required)License/Certification:Guard Card (Required)Driver's License (Required)Work Location: In personEmployee Resources Group - Women in Healthcare Security Network provides scholarship, mentorship, and other great programs.Blackstone Consulting Inc is an Equal Opportunity employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.EOE/M/F/D/V/SO Blackstone Consulting, Inc.