Security Officer - Sacramento, United States - Mercy General Hospital

Mercy General Hospital

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Sacramento, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Overview

Nestled in the heart of East Sacramento Dignity Health Mercy General Hospital is a 313 bed acute care facility that provides a wide range of services with special advocacy for the poor and underserved.

Mercy General is home to the nationally ranked Alex G. Spanos Heart & Vascular Institute.

Key achievements and recognitions include:

from the Joint Commission; Advanced Joint Replacement Spine Center of Excellence Primary Stroke Center Ventricular Assist Device and Chest Pain Certification.

Other accolades include CMS 5 stars Practice Green Health 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade A Level 4 Epilepsy Center and Opioid Stewardship Honor Roll.

Mercy General Hospital is proud to foster inclusion and diversity as part of our mission vision and values.

Responsibilities Position Summary**:

The Security Officer is expected to provide a reasonably safe and secure environment for all who enter Dignity Health properties and to assure the physical security of buildings and grounds.

It is expected that the security officer will demonstrate behavior consistent with Dignity Health core value and humankindness.

The security officer shall support Dignity Health's strategic plan and the goals and direction of the quality improvement/process improvement activities.

Responsibilities include:

Protecting staff patients and visitors by responding to calls for assistance in a timely and prudent manner such as violent or unruly patients visitors crimes committed or in progress opening doors and responding to emergency codes.
Patrols the facility and grounds by foot or vehicle monitors security alarms and dispatch officers promptly to location(s) where needed and report unsafe acts or conditions.
Knowledge of emergency procedures equipment supplies reports HIPPA breaches if witnessed investigates security breaches conducts followup investigations and writes incident reports.
Log all activities in a 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 the hospital campus to ensure that those dispatched are to right location.

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We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Voluntary Protection: Group Accident Critical Illness and Identity Theft
Adoption Assistance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
Retirement Programs
Wellness Programs

Qualifications Minimum Qualifications**:

Current Californiaissued security officer license showing no disciplinary actions
High school diploma or equivalent; or three (3) years' experience as a security officer
Six (6) months experience as a security officer in a hospital or healthcare setting prior law enforcement or military service or one (1) year experience as a security officer
Annual Workplace Violence training
Must be able to speak English communicate clearly orally and in writing; understand and use deescalation techniques
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) within 90 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

Completion of IAHSS Basic Training for Healthcare Security Officer within ninety (90) days 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 thirty (30) days of hire preferred

Pay Range
$ $26.83 /hour