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Job Summary And Responsibilities
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 hospital for our employees, patients, and visitors.
- Protect staff, patients, and visitors by responding to calls for assistance in a timely and prudent manner, including violent or unruly patients, visitor crimes, opening doors, and responding to emergency codes.
- Patrol the facility and grounds by foot or vehicle; monitor security alarms and dispatch officers promptly to locations where needed, and report unsafe acts or conditions.
- Maintain knowledge of emergency procedures, equipment, supplies, and report HIPAA breaches if witnessed; investigate security breaches, conduct follow-up investigations, and write incident reports.
- Log all activities in a daily log to accurately record events; complete clear, concise, and legible reports promptly; use 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
High school diploma or equivalentOR three (3) years experience as a security officerCurrent California (CA) Drivers LicenseClean DMV Report on fileCA Security Officer License; showing no disciplinary actionsCompletion of IAHSS Basic Training for Healthcare Security Officer within 90 daysAmerican Heart Association approved Basic Life Support (CT CPR BLS) certification within 90 days of employmentAnnual workplace violence trainingPreferred
Six (6) months experience as a security officer in a hospital or healthcare setting prior law enforcementOR one (1) year experience as a security officerIf clean DMV report unavailable; must have ability to obtain one within 30 days of hireSpecial Skills
Must be able to speak English, communicate orally and in writing, understand and use de-escalation techniquesPay Range
$24.00 - $26.60 / hour
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Other, Information Technology, and Management
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
Where You'll Work
St. Johns Regional Medical Center located in Oxnard, California, is recognized as a Top 250 Hospital in the Nation and as one of Americas 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care by Healthgrades. St. Johns Regional is part of Dignity Healths Southern California Division and a member of CommonSpirit Health, the largest not?for?profit health care system in the nation.
Representation
This position is represented by S.P.F.P.A. and is covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
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