Security Guard Full Time Day Shift
$43,680–$64,230 year
On-siteHuntington Park, California, United States
Huntington Park, California, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$43,680–$64,230 yearEnterprise
Full TimeEnterprise
Job Summary
Conduct daily patrols and rounds to prevent fire, theft, vandalism, and illegal entry while ensuring the safety of employees, patients, and visitors. Control facility access by identifying individuals entering sensitive areas, managing traffic flow, and activating/deactivating alarm systems. Investigate thefts, disturbances, and suspicious activity, and assist staff in managing disruptions, including 5150 holds. Maintain clear communication with patients, families, and coworkers using AIDET principles, and report environmental or equipment issues for repair. Complete monthly training and adhere to HIPAA regulations and hospital safety protocols.
Required Qualifications
- Valid driver's license
- Six (6) months to one (1) year of current experience in an acute hospital setting as a security guard
- Working knowledge of the requirements of the Life Safety program
- Working knowledge of the Utilities Management program
- Working knowledge of the Hazardous Materials program
- Working knowledge of the Emergency Preparedness program
- Working knowledge of the Safety Management program
- Working knowledge of the Medical Equipment Management program
- Working knowledge of the Security Management program
- Ability to read/comprehend written instructions
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to follow verbal instructions
- PC (computer) skills
- Critical thinking
- Service excellence
- Good interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to speak up to stop the line and escalate potential safety events if necessary
- Ability to activate and deactivate anti-theft alarm system
- Ability to report crime and have open communication with local law enforcement
- Ability to identify individuals entering the facilities
- Ability to control access to and from sensitive areas
- Ability to lock, unlock, and restrict traffic at various times
- Ability to investigate thefts, disturbance, suspicious activity
- Ability to perform building and ground patrols
- Ability to prevent fire, theft, vandalism, illegal entry
- Ability to assure the personal safety of employees, patients, visitors, and physicians
- Ability to use clear, concise, professional communication with coworkers, patients, all customers internal and external
- Ability to use AIDET in interactions with patients and family members
- Ability to act with a sense of urgency when performing tasks
- Ability to keep files, drawers, cabinets free from unnecessary clutter
- Ability to report on any equipment and or environmental issues for repair
- Ability to abide by HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) regulations
- Ability to complete and attend monthly training assigned
- Ability to wear nametag properly
- Ability to follow dress code policy
- Ability to answer phone correctly and promptly
- Ability to be prepared for meetings
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to not participate in gossip
- Ability to act ethically and treat others with respect
- Ability to respect customer's and co-worker's time
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with customers and co-workers
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of role in a disaster
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of fire and fire drill procedures
- Ability to work with a working knowledge of hospital emergency codes
- Ability to always utilize standard precautions in the clinical setting
- Ability to safely manage the environment of care
- Ability to treat everyone as their customer
- Ability to utilize scripting and other tools to ensure consistency in customer service
- Ability to express recognition and show appreciation to others
- Ability to respond quickly to handle requests, complaints, and questions
- Ability to display a positive attitude
- Ability to demonstrate the highest level of professionalism, passion and care when interacting with patients, families, physicians, and hospital staff members
- Ability to follow patient rights policy
- Ability to comply with the compliance program
- Ability to follow HIPAA guidelines
Desired Qualifications
- Six (6) months to one (1) year of current experience in an acute hospital setting as a security guard, preferred
Hiring someone like this?
Get your role in front of qualified candidates on Sorce.