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Overview

Founded as a faith-based hospital in 1923 by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, Dignity Health St. Mary Medical Center is a 389-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Long Beach, California.

The hospital offers a full complement of services, including a Level II trauma center, cardiac and vascular center, surgical weight loss, maternity and the CARE Center, which is a recognized PrEP center of excellence.

The hospital shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health, one of the nation’s five largest health care systems.

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Responsibilities

The Security Officer is expected to provide a reasonably safe and secure environment for all who enter Dignity Health properties and to assure the physical security of buildings and grounds.

It is expected that the security officer will demonstrate behavior consistent with Dignity Health core value and humankindness.

The security officer shall support Dignity Health’s strategic plan and the goals and direction of the quality improvement / process improvement activities.

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, visitors, crimes committed or in progress, opening doors, and responding to emergency codes.
• Patrol the facility and grounds by foot or vehicle; monitor security alarms and dispatch officers promptly to location(s) where needed, and report unsafe acts or conditions.
• Knowledge of emergency procedures, equipment, supplies, reports HIPPA 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; and (2) complete clear, concise, and legible reports in a timely manner;

use appropriate emergency and radio codes in dispatching security officers while knowing hospital campus to ensure that those dispatched are to right location.

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Qualifications

Minimum Requirements :

• A minimum of 6 months experience as a Security Officer involving extensive public contact is required.
• Completion of IAHSS Basic Training for Healthcare Security Officer within 90 days of hire.
• CPR Training within 60 days of hire.
• Must be able to communicate clearly both orally and in writing.
• Must be able to speak English.
• Current Driver’s License issued by the State wherein the position is posted with satisfactory DMV report on file or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire.
• Current State issued Security Officer License, if applicable, showing no disciplinary actions.
• Workplace violence training annually

Preferred Requirements :

• One year experience as a Security Officer in a hospital or healthcare setting, prior law enforcement or military service
• Completion of college level education courses in criminal justice preferred.