Overview

　　Founded in 1955 Dignity Health – Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed acute care nonprofit community hospital located in Northridge California. The hospital offers a full complement of award winning services including the Leavey Cancer Center a cardiovascular center stroke center the Center for Assault Treatment Services a pediatric medical center and the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley. As a leading provider of compassionate high-quality and affordable patient-centered care we share a rich legacy with Dignity Health one of the nation’s five largest health care systems. We are part of a 21-state network of nearly 9000 physicians 62000 employees and more than 400 care centers. Visit dignityhealth.org/northridgehospital for more information.

　　Security Officer - Security Department

　　Northridge Hospital Medical Center

　　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.

　　Responsibilities

　　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.

　　Qualifications

　　Six (6) months experience as a security guard in a hospital or healthcare setting prior law enforcement or military service; or one (1) year experience as a security guard.

　　High school diploma or equivalent..

　　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 showing no disciplinary actions

　　American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification .

　　Must be able to speak English communicate clearly orally and in writing; understand and use de-escalation techniques.

　　Must complete IAHSS Basic Training for Healthcare Security Officer within 90 days

　　Pay Range

　　$18.75 - $25.78 /hour

　　We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.