Overview

Founded as a faith-based hospital in 1931 by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word Dignity Health – St. Bernardine Medical Center is a 342-bed acute care nonprofit hospital located in San Bernardino California. The hospital offers a full complement of services including the Inland Empire Heart and Vascular Institute an award-winning orthopedics program surgical weight loss and is an official Neurovascular Stroke Center as designated by ICEMA. The hospital shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health one of the nation’s five largest health care systems. Visit https://www.dignityhealth.org/socal/locations/stbernardinemedical for more information.

Responsibilities

The Lead Security Officer assists with the functions of physical and personal security and safety measures of members, patients, staff, and visitors/guests. Protects staff and property from theft or damage, or persons from hazards or interference, including the potential for violence in the workplace. Primary functions include responding to emergency situations at the assigned healthcare facility. Makes periodic tours to check for irregularities and to inspect protection devices and fire control equipment. Preserves orders and may enforce regulations pertaining to personnel, visitors/guests, and premises. Provides lead direction to Security Officers while on shift and performs other duties of a more responsible and demanding level, as defined by Dignity Health Security Department. This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of Dignity Health. It is expected that the employee will demonstrate behavior consistent with the Dignity Health's Core Value and humankindness. The employee shall support Dignity Health's strategic plans and the goals and direction of the quality improvement/process improvement activities.

Qualifications

• Six (6) months experience as a Security Officer involving extensive public contact.

• One (1) year experience as a Security Officer in a hospital or healthcare setting, prior law enforcement or military service.

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Completion of college level education courses in criminal justice preferred.

• 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, if applicable, showing no disciplinary actions.

• Must be able to communicate clearly both orally and in writing. Must be able to speak English. Performs the duties of a Security Officer in accordance with post orders and Dignity Health company policy. Provides lead direction at assigned site(s) on assigned shift(s); acts to ensure that post orders are followed, that established rounds are completed, and that adequate reports are filed; notifies proper authorities and leadership emergency situations. Assists in the training of Security Officers and review of post orders. In conjunction with leadership, acts to ensure adequate security coverage of all posts. Prepares daily DARs, and sends to the Dignity Health Security Director/Manager. Proper handling of incidents detrimental to the security and safety of the facility, patients, and employees. Carries out specific tasks and duties as required and assigned. Meets annual clinical/employee health screening requirements.

• Completion of IAHSS Basic Training for Healthcare Security Officer within 90 days of hire. CPR training within 60 days of hire. Workplace Violence training annually.

Pay Range

$24.14 - $28.29 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.