Security Officer

Security Officer

St. John's is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Security Officer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for our employees, patients, and visitors.

Responsibilities include:

• Protecting staff, patients, and visitors by responding to calls for assistance in a timely and prudent manner, such as violent or unruly patients, visitor crimes committed or in progress, opening doors, and responding to emergency codes.
• Patrolling the facility and grounds by foot or vehicle; monitoring security alarms and dispatching officers promptly to location(s) where needed and reporting unsafe acts or conditions.
• Knowledge of emergency procedures, equipment, supplies, and reports HIPAA breaches if witnessed; investigate security breaches, conduct follow-up investigations, and write incident reports.
• Logging all activities in a daily log to accurately record events; and completing clear, concise, and legible reports promptly; using appropriate emergency and radio codes in dispatching security officers while knowing the hospital campus to ensure that those dispatched are to the right location.

Job requirements include:

• High school diploma or equivalent OR three (3) years' experience as a security officer.
• Current California (CA) Driver's License.
• Clean DMV Report on file.
• CA Security Officer License; showing no disciplinary actions.
• Completion of IAHSS Basic Training for Healthcare Security Officer within 90 days.
• American Heart Association approved Basic Life Support (CT CPRBLS) certification within 90 days of employment.
• Annual workplace violence training.

Preferred:

• Six (6) months experience as a security officer in a hospital or healthcare setting prior law enforcement OR one (1) year experience as a security officer.
• If clean DMV report unavailable, must have ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire.

Special skills:

• Must be able to speak English, communicate orally and in writing, understand and use de-escalation techniques.

This position is represented by S.P.F.P.A. and is covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

St. John's Regional Medical Center located in Oxnard, California is a recognized as a Top 250 Hospital in the Nation and as one of America's 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care by Healthgrades. St. John's Regional is a part of Dignity Health's Southern California Division and is a member of CommonSpirit Health the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools and comprehensive outpatient services - all recognized for quality safety and service. Each hospital is supported by an active philanthropic Foundation to help meet the growing health care needs of our communities. Learn more at www.dignityhealth.org/StJohnsRegional.

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards page.

CommonSpirit Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.