Armed Healthcare Protection Officer - Bay Area

Armed Healthcare Protection Officer

Pay progression: The full rate for this position is $40/hr.

Starting wage: $36/hr

4 months after hire: $38/hr

3 months after & onward: $40/hr

Job Description

As part of the Regional Security Services team, the Healthcare Protection Officer (HPO) is responsible for the physical and personal security for members, staff, and visitors within the health care client facilities. This includes responding to emergency situations, preserving order, and enforcing regulations related to personnel, visitors, and premises. Protects staff and property from theft or damage, or persons from hazards and interference, including the potential for violence in the workplace. The HPO will partner with security and clinical leaders to establish a unified care team to identify and mitigate security and workplace violence risks.

Travel required: Travel on an occasional basis with some overnight stays. Must have reliable transportation and be available for unplanned travel.

Responsibilities:

• Facility Safety & Incident Response
• Prevention of Workplace Violence (PWV)
• Threat Management
• Training

Company benefits include – see all the details at

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Retirement & 401(k)
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance
• Additional Benefits
• Annual Raises - wage increase every January
• Paid Time Off
• Recognition Programs
• Training & Career Development

To safeguard the health and safety of our employees, families, customers, visitors and community at large, COVID 19 vaccination will be a requirement for employment, and we will consider accommodations for medical and religious-based reasons. You will need to follow the safety protocol as communicated by work location.

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.

Required Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated success working in a highly regulated work environment
• Must be able to accurately analyze situations in a highly complex organizational structure and reach appropriate decisions based on informed judgment
• Must be highly organized and detail-oriented
• Must effectively manage subordinates
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Must demonstrate a high level of integrity and professionalism to handle sensitive and confidential information
• Demonstrated ability to set priorities and respond to changing demands from multiple sources in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to follow through, meet deadlines, anticipate requirements, and build relationships with minimal oversight
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment and employ strong reasoning skills
• Must be able to work collaboratively in a team environment with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated comfort level with internal systems or demonstrated ability to learn new systems
• Excellent time management and organization skills
• PC skills including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Must present as approachable, open, professional, and positive
• Must be willing to travel on short notice and during non-standard working hours

Required Experience:

• 3+ years: Security, military, or law enforcement related experience.

Required Education:

• HS Diploma or GED

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to pass physical aptitude test (PAT) which may include timed push-ups, sit-ups, physical agility assessment, and a life-sized dummy drag.
• Valid Driver's License
• California Bureau of Security and Investigative Service (BSIS) Guard Card
• California Bureau of Security and Investigative Service (BSIS) Exposed Firearms Permit