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Security Officer I - Security - Grossmont Hospital - Evening Shift - Full Time

Job ID JR159834 Date posted 04/18/2025
La Mesa, California
  • Grossmont Hospital
  • Evening
  • Regular
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Responsibilities

Hours:

Shift Start Time:

2 PM

Shift End Time:

10 PM

AWS Hours Requirement:

8/40 - 8 Hour Shift

Additional Shift Information:

Weekend Requirements:

As Needed

On-Call Required:

No

Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum):

$24.000 - $26.770 - $29.530


The stated pay scale reflects the range that Sharp reasonably expects to pay for this position.  The actual pay rate and pay grade for this position will be dependent on a variety of factors, including an applicant’s years of experience, unique skills and abilities, education, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace factors, other requirements for the position, and employer business practices.


What You Will Do
Under general supervision, provides protective services to assigned locations, patients, visitors, and staff. Adheres Sharp HealthCare and departmental quality service standards. Patrols Sharp HealthCare premises on foot or in a vehicle to protect life and property. Manages disruptive persons professionally with a minimum use of force; controls access to restricted and security sensitive areas; responds to fire/security alarm activations, assumes scene command in emergency situations; observes and reports safety hazards, gives direction and assistance to Sharp HealthCare clientele. Performs other related duties and functions appropriate to the job as needed.

Required Qualifications

  • H.S. Diploma or Equivalent
  • 1 year of security related experience
  • California Security Guard Card (CA Bureau of Security & Investigative Services) -REQUIRED
  • CA Driver's License - REQUIRED


Preferred Qualifications

  • Other College course in Criminal Justice, Sociology, and Psychology desirable.
  • 1 year of experience in hospital security/healthcare setting


Essential Functions

  • Customer Service
    Actively responds to calls in a timely manner
    Provides direction, information, problem solving, and escort services to both internal & external customers with courtesy and cooperation
    When possible, goes out of their way to initiate brief contact with visitors and staff to ensure that their needs are being met
  • Daily Report
    Reports are to be made in the proper format, completed, and submitted at the end of their shift. All reports are to be neat, accurate, concise, legible, and free from spelling and grammatical error
  • Department Policies and Procedures
    Knows where to locate fire alarm boxes, emergency telephone numbers, and other emergency procedures for situations such as Life Flight, fire, disaster, etc.
  • Parking Enforcement
    Enforces parking regulations as required
    Tickets are completed in a neat, accurate, legible manner and are free from spelling and grammatical errors
    Towing situations are handled thoroughly following departmental policy
  • Security Rounds
    Patrols hospital interior and grounds, being on alert for persons or situations that threaten life or property
    Patrols in a conscientious and visible manner, varying the routine and timing
    Makes several rounds per shift in their assigned areas
  • Stat Calls
    Diffuses hostile situations using interpersonal skills
    Only uses force as a last resort in emergency situations
    Uses good judgment
    Officer safety practices and cover each other when possible

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Ability to utilize resources in an organized manner
  • Basic knowledge of penal codes
  • Effective interpersonal and customer relations skills

Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class

Other; California Security Guard Card - CA Bureau of Security & Investigative Services; H.S. Diploma or Equivalent; Driver's License - CA Department of Motor Vehicles
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