Security Officer (driving)

Kaweah Health is a publicly owned, community healthcare organization that provides comprehensive health services to the greater Visalia area in central California. With more than 5,000 employees, Kaweah Health provides state-of-the-art medicine and high-quality preventive services in our acute care hospital, specialized health centers and clinics. Our eight-campus healthcare district has 613 beds and offers comprehensive health services across a broad continuum of care.   

It takes a special person to work for Kaweah Health. We serve a region where the needs are great, which makes the rewards even greater. Every day, we care for people facing unique challenges and in need of healing. Throughout it all, our focus is to make a difference, and we do — in the health of our patients, our loved ones, and our community.

Benefits Eligible

Full-Time Benefit Eligible

Work Shift

Day - 8 Hour or less Shift (United States of America)

Department

8420 Security Services

Under the direction of the security officer lead and security supervisor, performs post duty assignments. Documents unusual occurrences, enforces Kaweah Health policies and regulations, and conducts parking enforcement. Supports the Kaweah Health's Mission, Vision and Values through the Security Management Program.

QUALIFICATIONS

License /Certification
Required:

HeartSaver AED

Kaweah Health approved crisis intervention training within 60 days of hire/transfer

Valid California Drivers License. Must provide DMV report prior to offer being made. No driving infractions 5 years prior to hire or during time in this job. Infractions include DUI, Suspended or Revoked License, Reckless Driving.

Preferred: International Association for Healthcare Security & Safety (IAHSS) certification

Education
Preferred: High school diploma

Experience
Preferred: One year experience in a security related field

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Requires Power to Arrest (3 hours) and Appropriate Use of Force (5 hours) training. All training shall be conducted by a California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS) certified training facility, a California POST certified training facility, or an equivalent training provider approved by the Security Services Manager. (Proof of training required)

Testing
Must pass the Physical Capacity Exam (PCE). This exam includes a 50-pound lifting requirement.



JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential

Performs a variety of duties to include, but not limited, to floor patrols throughout the Kaweah Health as well as offices and parking facilities owned/operated by the Kaweah Health.

Provides building and grounds security. Secures buildings, and protects against theft, vandalism, inappropriate entry, fire hazards, acts of violence, etc.

Conducts campus patrols to include the parking lots and garages.

Provides safety escort service to staff and visitors.

Performs daily lock and unlock of numerous buildings throughout the Kaweah Health.

Responds to all alarm activations and investigates cause. Conducts monthly testing of alarms as assigned.

Cooperates with outside law enforcement agencies. Protects and ensures the HIPAA rights of all patients.

Enforces Kaweah Health parking regulations and traffic control. Issues parking warnings and citations as appropriate.

Provides after hour visitation control and escorts.

Keeps a daily activity log of all activities and calls for service.

Actively participates in required annual training including Assaultive Behavior, Hazmat, Fire Response, and First Aid/CPR Training.

Acts as Hazmat First Responder. Conducts monthly emergency lighting and eyewash/shower inspections.

Appropriately assesses violent patients or visitors and applies appropriate interventions to quickly and peacefully deescalate the situation.

Conducts investigations into allegations of a variety of inappropriate activities, rules infractions or illegal actions.

Provides one-on-one observation of psychiatric or 51/50 patients. Assists with physically holding down patients who are subject to be restrained with physician order.



Additional

Provides temporary relief for other Kaweah Health personnel as appropriate and as assigned.

Collects visitor-patient weapons and secures them in the property room safe until called for.

Provides motor vehicle assist to staff and or visitors (i.e. jump start vehicles).

Conducts monthly ground surveys and report findings. Reports lights out in parking lots and garages when observed.

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and services appropriate to the population served on the assigned unit or work area.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Pay Range

$21.61 -$32.42

If you want to use your talents alongside people who face each day with courage and purpose, in an environment that empowers you to do your absolute best, this is where you belong.