Security Officer

Overview

Under indirect supervision of Watch Commander and/or department supervisor, performs a variety of duties to protect against emergency and safety issues, as well as criminal violations, to maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors and employees. Investigates reported incidents and all criminal violations of property. Monitors radio, fire alarm system and CCTV at Control Center. Dispatches officers to incidents and makes necessary notifications.

• Patrols and monitors building, premises, and parking lots to detect any criminal violations or hazardous conditions. Examines doors, windows, and gates to determine security. Locks and unlocks doors and buildings as scheduled. Allows entry into secured areas by authorized personnel only. Monitors fire alarm system, security alarms, and CCTV at Security Control Center. Dispatches officers to respond to these alarms via radio.
• Ensure preparedness of facility for disasters, Homeland Security issues, or other safety/emergency issues. Detects and reports unusual conditions, situations, or malfunctions affecting safety or fires ponds to disaster, Homeland Security, and safety/emergency issues, providing assistance as appropriate; uses two radios to assist in communication as necessary. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of all emergencies, fires and disasters at facilities.
• Perform daily operational support duties: raise and lower flags at front entrance, answer questions and provide directions/assistance to visitors/patients, maintain traffic control in parking lots and Emergency Department area. Issue parking citations to violators. Respond and standby with a fire extinguisher at Heli-Pad on all Medi-Vac landings and departures.
• Observe departing personnel to guard against theft of company property and detain personnel for further investigation when necessary.
• Detect and report any criminal activity or property damage to Security Operations Center; deter, detain, and assist law enforcement in protecting Kaiser Permanente property, staff, patients, and visitors. Notify public authorities as necessary and assist local law enforcement with active investigations to identify and prosecute suspects.
• Make recommendations to supervisor on activities requiring changes in policies, procedures, and budgetary requests as necessary.

Experience

• Experience:
  
  N/A

Education

• High school diploma or GED.

License, Certification, Registration

• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 6 months of hire OR CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers within 6 months of hire
• Security Guard License (Hawaii) required at hire
• Driver’s License (in location where applicable)

Additional Requirements

• Working knowledge of and skill in word processing PC applications.
• Registered Guard with the Hawaii Board of Private Detectives and Guards, or current federal, state, or county law enforcement officer.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum one (1) year of experience in law enforcement, security, or related public safety experience (e.g. corrections, firefighters).