FLEX Healthcare Security Officer - San Diego, CA

Security Officer

Location: San Diego, CA

Available Shift: FLEX (Please note that the shifts and total hours for this position will vary based on availability. MUST BE OPEN TO WORKING WEEKENDS AND BEING PLACED ON CALL)

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.

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. Together, we are building a best-in-class healthcare security operation and are looking for top talent to join us in this effort. We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. Blackstone Consulting Inc is an Equal Opportunity employer – M/F/Vets/Disabled. Blackstone Consulting Inc is an Equal Opportunity employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

JOB 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.

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 on someone's health and wellbeing every day!

Core 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 activity
• Patrolling on foot, bicycle, or via a vehicle to check for unsafe conditions, blocked entryways, security violations, mechanical problems, and unauthorized individuals
• Verbally and physically de-escalating individuals, as needed
• Inspecting all security devices and fire control equipment
• Screening members, visitors, and client employees to expedite their admittance to the facility
• Responding to incidents of fire, medical emergency, bomb threat, flooding, water discharge, elevator emergency, hazardous materials, or inclement weather with calm urgency
• Preparing logs and investigative reports, as required, by writing, typing, or entering accurate information that can be easily interpreted by fellow officers and supervisors
• Reading and interpreting police reports, local and state law, and procedure manuals
• Accurately entering information and maintaining the Lost and Found department log while adhering to the stated restrictions as they appear in the departmental manual
• Ensuring that all property removal is conducted within appropriate policy requirements and in accord with client standards
• Successfully pass the client's pre-employment screening process (Drug Test, Health Screen, Criminal Background Check)
• Ability to properly wear an N95 mask and adhere to social distancing guidelines while onsite
• Complete healthcare competency assessment and training on defusing assaultive behavior

Employee 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

PPO-12867 CALBSIS License

Job Type: Part-Time/Flex Schedule

Pay: $30.13 per hour

Work Location: In person

Minimum Qualifications at Entry:

• Be 18 years of age and possess a high school diploma or GED
• Have a reliable and functional means of communication (i.e., cell phone)
• The legal right to work in the United States
• Possess a valid government-issued driver's license
• Active state-issued guard card
• Must be able to lift 50LBS