SECURITY GUARD FULL TIME

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Security Manager, the Security Guard exercises strong initiative and independent judgment, follows security policies and procedures, and maintains
detailed and accurate documentation. With his exemplary behavior and conduct, he always sets a good example for the entire staff. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Behavior is expected      which reflects that working, as a team is more important than      self-interest.
• Required to work some      weekends and holidays. Shifts can be adjusted per hospital needs.
• Provide surveillance and      perform security procedures for the facility.
• Perform regular rounds      of the hospital and grounds.
• Provide emergency alarm      responses and assist in evacuating the building if instructed.
• Respond to and report      security incidents. 
• Take appropriate action      in securing against or responding to the hospital code policies.
• Answer questions and      give directions to employees and respond to security concerns and      complaints.
• Report operational      failure of HVAC, electrical or plumbing equipment. 
• Display courteous,      respectful, and responsive behavior toward the staff, general public and      customers.
• Display positive and      confident professional behavior.
• Understand and      successfully execute his/her post orders including enforcement of company      policies, rules, and regulations.
• Arrives to work in clean      and professional attire.
• Comprehends the Hospital      fire alarm system.
• Comprehends how to      deactivate electrical power, natural gas, and supply water in the event of      an internal disaster.
• Performs other related      duties as assigned
• Ability to analyze      problems and exercise independent judgment, interact effectively with the      public, and understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Adopt quick, effective      courses of action
• Write legibly and learn      the operation of closed-circuit TV (CCTV) and video surveillance systems      and electronic access control systems.
• Communicate department      issues with the Manager.
• Courteous      and friendly behavior toward patients, visitors, and colleagues.

• High school diploma or      GED or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provide      the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Possession of a current      California Guard Card issued by the State of California, BSIS upon      appointment 
• Possession of a valid      California C Driver License.
• Pro-Act / HWC      certification within 30 days of employment.
• IAHSS Certification are      welcome but not required.
       Military or LAW enforcement experience are welcome but not required. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Physical Activity – Heavy      Work - Exerting up to 65 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 35      pounds of force frequently and/or up to 15 pounds of force constantly to      move objects.  Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those      for Medium to Heavy Work.
• Working Hazards or Risks      – potential for musculoskeletal injuries due to possible patient take      downs and altercations; potential exposure to infectious processes, and      hazardous substance within the Hospital environment.
• OSHA Blood Borne Risk      Category I