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College Hospital
Security Guard
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What they do
A Security Officer provides security for property at hospitals, hotels, warehouses or office buildings. Monitors entrances and patrols buildings, watches for intruders or vandals; reports building maintenance problems; deals with customers or visitors that create a disturbance in the building.
$41,640 / year median in California
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Security Guard College Hospital - 3.7 Cerritos, CA Job Details Full-time $23.00 - $25.30 an hour 6 hours ago Benefits 401(k) Qualifications Crime prevention Theft prevention procedures Guard Card Perimeter security enforcement Physical security emergency response Full Job Description Job Summary We are seeking dedicated and vigilant Security Guard's to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for our clients, employees, and visitors. This role requires a proactive approach to security, excellent observational skills, and the ability to respond effectively to various situations. Shift 1 per diem opening. Responsibilities Effectively patrols buildings and grounds of hospital to prevent theft, vandalism and fires. Responds promptly to emergency calls for assistance to control disorderly conduct of combative patients, visitors or personnel in the lobby and parking lot. Courteously questions all persons on hospital property who are not authorized for access. Promptly escorts visitors and employees to and from parking areas. Maintains availability for escort service especially during evening shift. Properly inspects all security equipment on a weekly basis and reports all malfunctioning equipment promptly. Consistently demonstrates thorough knowledge of and ability to apply hospital safety and security policies and procedures. Effectively demonstrates ability to use proper techniques in controlling disorderly or combative patients, visitors or personnel. Consistently demonstrates ability to assess a situation from a variety of perspectives and chooses an appropriate course of action. When stationed in the lobby, constantly ensures the safety of all visitors, patients physicians and co-workers; immediately informs appropriate department when incoming patients arrive; and effectively assists clinical staff with wanding of visitors prior to evaluation. Effectively performs additional duties and responsibilities as position requires. Qualifications One-year experience as an on-site Security Officer preferred. Knowledge of general security functions and legal limitations. Basic skills in physical restraint and self-defense. Current CA Guard card.