Security Officer III

1.0 FTE Full time Day – 12 Hour R2442349 Onsite 108420004 Security SHC Facilities & Hospitality PALO ALTO, 500 Pasteur Dr, California

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Day – 12 Hour (United States of America)

This is a Stanford Health Care job.

A Brief Overview
The Security Officer assists in ensuring medical center safety and security during assigned shifts and during emergency situations. Conducts safety inspections, responds to code designated incidents and other emergencies. The Security Officer writes comprehensive reports detailing causes, actions and responses and is also responsible for investigating crimes and other incidents and submits related reports and recommendations.
Performs dispatch duties when necessary. Senior Officers are entrusted to fill in for Supervisor roles. This position handles the more sensitive tasks, is expected to lead other officers and to display leadership abilities.

Locations
Stanford Health Care

What you will do

• The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification, and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
• Employees must abide by all Joint Commission Requirements including but not limited to sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patients rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings. Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Service Standards of the Hospital(s).
• Conducts safety inspections, responds to code designated incidents and other emergencies.
• Ensures medical center safety and security during assigned shifts and during emergency situations.
• Investigates crimes and other incidents and submits related reports and recommendations.
• Writes comprehensive reports detailing causes, actions and responses. Investigates crimes and other incidents and submits related reports and recommendations.
• Patrols assigned areas to identify security risks and helps to coordinate the appropriate response.

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Experience Qualifications

• Two (2) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention or comparable certification approved by the SHC Security Program – must be obtained within 30 days of hire
• Successfully pass the following training within the first 30 days of hire
  1. De-escalation
  2. CPI
  3. Patient rights and holding
  4. Psychiatric Security Training
  5. Handcuffing

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to adapt to and deal with change and ambiguity
• Ability to generate ideas, consult with departments, and coordinate administrative solutions to alleviate security problems
• Ability to observe and recall names, places and incidents, read and understand laws, ordinances, departmental rules and policies
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, work independently and meet deadlines
• Ability to relate to others in a calm, tactful and courteous manner
• Ability to solve problems and identify solutions
• Ability to speak and write effectively at a level appropriate for the job
• Ability to work in a fast paced work environment
• Ability to work well with individuals at all levels of the organization
• Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area
• Knowledge of local, state and federal regulatory requirements related to areas of functional responsibility
• Knowledge of police/law enforcement procedures and techniques

Licenses and Certifications

• CADL – California Drivers License – Valid And In State and
• PPSO – California Proprietary Private Security Officer License required within 90 Days or
• SGRC – Security Guard Registration Card required within 90 Days

Physical Demands and Work Conditions
Blood Borne Pathogens

• Category II – Tasks that involve NO exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues, but employment may require performing unplanned Category I tasks

These principles apply to ALL employees:

SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience

Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.

You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective:

• Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care
• Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health
• Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination

Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $29.65 – $33.38 per hour

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.