Security Officer

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. & from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

Security Officer - Security Department

St. Johns Hospital Camarillo

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Security Officer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining a safe and secure the hospital for our employees patients and visitors.

Our Benefits:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education.
• Access to cutting-edge medical resources and technology.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Paid time off and holiday benefits.

• Protects staff patients and visitors by responding to calls for assistance in a timely and prudent manner such as violent or unruly patients crimes committed or in progress opening doors and responding to emergency codes.
• Patrolling the facility and grounds by foot or vehicle; motor security alarms an dispatch officers promptly to location(s) where needed; and report un-safe 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 daily log to accurately record events; and 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 dispatches are to right location.
• Comfortable with transporting items to the morgue.

• 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 clearly 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.