Security Officer Trainee

Job Title

Security Officer

Job Description

To safeguard the physical welfare of patients, staff, and visitors. Helps protect the hospital's property and assets from vandalism and theft.

Responsibilities

This is not an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees will be required to perform any job, with related instruction given by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

• Performs preventative foot patrol of hospital buildings, perimeters and parking lots to ensure their physical security against theft, intrusion, vandalism, and other damage producing causes. (20%)
• Protects hospital assets and safeguards the physical welfare of patients, employees, and the public. (20%)
• Answers calls for service, performs scheduled shift duties, handles lost/found and deceased patient property and enforces parking regulations. (20%)
• Responds to emergency calls for assistance. (10%)
• Provides nighttime escorts to ensure safety of employees and visitors. (10%)
• Conducts initial investigations of reported security and safety incidents and writes security reports. (5%)
• Conducts field interviews and initiates investigations of suspicious persons, suspicious circumstances, and unauthorized persons observed on hospital property during the daytime and nighttime hours. (5%)
• Demonstrates professionalism, communication, and compassion with regard for human dignity. (10%)

Qualifications

All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently. LEVEL OF EDUCATION Preferred:

• High school grad or GED and completion of college-level courses.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Minimum:

• Private Proprietary Security Officer license. California Driver License. American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) within 6 months of hire or transfer within 6 months of hire or transfer.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS Preferred:KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES All knowledge, skills, and abilities listed indicate the minimum level deemed necessary to perform this job proficiently.

• Ability to properly evaluate, assess, and address any concerns pertaining to the safety and security of the patients, staff, and visitors and the facility.
• Ability to manage verbal relations with customers, co-workers, and other hospital staff.
• Ability to communicate, work, and resolve problems cooperatively with others.

About Us

Cottage Health is a leading acute care hospital system, located on the central coast of California, widely known for our superior patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health system operates primarily in Santa Barbara, CA, since 1888, and consists of three acute care hospitals, a Rehabilitation Hospital, multiple clinics and a multi-site Urgent Care system. Our mission is to serve the central coast communities with excellence, integrity, and compassion. Every day we touch thousands of lives in many different ways, resolute in our mission to put patients first. We take pride in helping our patients get back to living their lives - in the places they love. Cottage Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cottage Health applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, gender, transgender, gender expression and identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military status or any other classification protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of the relationship between Cottage Health and an applicant or employee. Cottage Health is committed to upholding discrimination-free hiring practices. We strive to cultivate an environment where exceptional people bring diverse perspectives and find belonging, support and connection to their work. Any Cottage Health applicants who require assistance or reasonable accommodations during the application process may request the need for accommodation with the Recruiter. *Pay for non-physician positions is determined based on related years of experience and internal equity. Eligible employees may also receive additional forms of compensation, including shift differentials, on-call pay, incentive pay, and bonus opportunities, where applicable. Manager and above positions may participate in Cottage Health's annual management incentive program. Physician compensation is determined based upon specialty and may include bonus potential. For more information on our comprehensive Total Rewards offerings, please visit If you're already a Cottage Health employee, please apply on this link only.