Security Officer; Driving

Kaweah Health is a publicly owned, community healthcare organization that provides comprehensive health services to the greater Visalia area in central California. With more than 5,000 employees, Kaweah Health provides state-of-the-art medicine and high-quality preventive services in our acute care hospital, specialized health centers and clinics. Our eight-campus healthcare district has 613 beds and offers comprehensive health services across a broad continuum of care.

It takes a special person to work for Kaweah Health. We serve a region where the needs are great, which makes the rewards even greater. Every day, we care for people facing unique challenges and in need of healing. Throughout it all, our focus is to make a difference, and we do — in the health of our patients, our loved ones, and our community.

Benefits Eligible Full-Time Benefit Eligible Work Shift Variable - 12 Hour Shift (United States of America) Department 8420 Security Services Under the direction of the security officer lead and security supervisor, performs post duty assignments. Documents unusual occurrences, enforces Kaweah Health policies and regulations, and conducts parking enforcement. Supports the Kaweah Health's Mission, Vision and Values through the Security Management Program.

Full Time & Part Time available!

• License /Certification
  
  Required:
  
  Proprietary Private Security Officer or Guard/Patrol person registration
• Heart Saver AED
• Kaweah Health approved crisis intervention training within 60 days of hire/transfer
• Valid California Drivers License.
• Must provide DMV report prior to offer being made.
• No driving infractions 5 years prior to hire or during time in this job.
• Infractions include DUI, Suspended or Revoked License, Reckless Driving.
• Preferred:
  International Association for Healthcare Security & Safety (IAHSS) certification within three months of hire/transfer.
• Education Preferred:
  High school diploma
• Experience Preferred:
  One year experience in a security related field
• Testing Must pass the Physical Capacity Exam (PCE). This exam includes a 50-pound lifting requirement.

• Performs a variety of duties to include, but not limited to floor patrols throughout the Kaweah Health as well as offices and parking facilities owned/operated by the Kaweah Health.
• Provides building and grounds security.
• Secures buildings, and protects against theft, vandalism, inappropriate entry, fire hazards, acts of violence, etc.
• Conducts campus patrols to include the parking lots and garages.
• Provides safety escort service to staff and visitors.
• Performs daily lock and unlock of numerous buildings throughout the Kaweah Health.
• Responds to all alarm activations and investigates cause.
• Conducts monthly testing of alarms as assigned.
• Cooperates with outside law enforcement agencies.
• Protects and ensures the HIPAA rights of all patients.
• Enforces Kaweah Health parking regulations and traffic control.
• Issues parking warnings and citations as appropriate.
• Provides after hour visitation control and escorts.
• Keeps a daily activity log of all activities and calls for service.
• Actively participates in required annual training including Assaultive Behavior, Hazmat, Fire Response, and First Aid/CPR Training.
• Acts as Hazmat First Responder.
• Conducts monthly emergency lighting and eyewash/shower inspections.
• Appropriately assesses violent patients or visitors and applies appropriate interventions to quickly and peacefully deescalate the situation.
• Conducts investigations into allegations of a variety of inappropriate activities, rules infractions or illegal actions.
• Provides one-on-one observation of psychiatric or 51/50 patients.
• Assists with physically holding down patients who are subject to be restrained with physician…