Orthopaedic Institute for Children “OIC” located in the center of Downtown Los Angeles. For more than a century, OIC has provided unparalleled care for patients w ith musculoskeletal disorders, surgeons, nurses, researchers, administrators and volunteers committed to helping children lead healthy, active lives.
SECURITY OFFICER – FACILITIES
SUMMARY
Under the direction of Facilities Manager and Security Supervisor, the Security Officer is responsible for providing a work atmosphere that is conducive to protecting the staff and facility from theft and vandalism. The Security Officer will patrol primases, oversee a fixed post, and perform other activities to ensure compliance with OIC’s security policy and procedures.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides post coverage, patrols areas on foot, checking for fires, vandalism, suspicious activity or persons or safety/fire hazards.
- Write reports of daily activities and irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrence.
- Responds to facility emergencies and incidents, as needed or when directed.
- Checks doors and windows throughout facility to assure they are tightly closed and locked after cleaning crew has left the premises, notes in written log any unlocked doors/windows submit information to Facility Manager.
- Assures that all emergency exit doors are active and in working order.
- Interprets applicable policies and procedures based on existing circumstances.
- Locks all buildings (Outpatient Medical Center and Lowman Building) loading dock, pedestrian gate for access to the facility after hours.
- Locks the Playground and adjoining restrooms.
- Uses Security Cell phone to stay in touch with follow officers and other security personnel.
- Controls traffic daily if necessary and during events.
- Performs any necessary block offs of the campus as needed.
- Escorts individuals to specified locations and to provide personal protection upon request.
- Upon request, responsible for patient transports.
- May be exposed to or required to handle sensitive and confidential information.
- May be required to work overtime without advance notice.
- May be exposed to stressful situations, such as challenging individuals who are in or approaching an unauthorized area.
- Performs other duties or tasks as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School graduate or G.E.D required.
- Security Guard Card.
- Valid California Driver’s License.
- Two to five (2-5) years of related experience required.
- Previous experience in security or law enforcement field is desirable.
- Must undergo and meet company standards for background verification, reference checks and pre-employment physical in addition to any mandatory licensing requirements.
- Good grooming and character; good physical and mental health, courteous.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
The Security Officer works a variable shift schedules including morning, evening, night, weekends and holidays.
- Must be willing and able to meet demanding attendance and punctuality requirements.
- Wiliness and ability to work variable schedules and rotate between shift as needed on weekends and or to cover other shifts is required.
- Ability to work effectively with a diverse community.
To apply for Security Officer position , please complete an online employment application at OIC’s Career Center by click on the position link below and “APPLY” –
Job Type: Full-time
Job Requirements:
- Assure security of life and property
- Develop a security program and security projects that address identified risks and business security requirements
- Perform security patrols of designated areas on foot (interior), in vehicle (exterior)/li
- Perform security patrols of designated area on foot or in vehicle
- Conduct armed and/or unarmed foot and/or vehicle patrol (interior and/or exterior)
- Oversee the staffing, scheduling, and on-site training for security officers
- Maintain compliance with all site policies, procedures, and directives
- Administering the security contract and ensuring compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements
- Protect the critical facilities of a high profiel client
- Perform armed security patrols of designated areas on foot or in vehicle/li
- Conduct unarmed foot and/or vehicle patrol (interior and/or exterior), control access and egress, monitor CCTV and alarm systems, compose reports, deter criminal activity
- Investigate and report suspicious activities and/or circumstances
- Conduct armed stationary, foot and/or vehicle patrol (interior and/or exterior)
- Perform armed security patrols of designated areas on foot or in vehicle
- Provide a highly visible physical security presence
- Manage security incidents and hazards
- Maintain periodic qualification of armed response, physical fitness and weapon requirements/li
- Note any security, safety or fire hazards
- Inspect security control logs and take action
- Provide security and safety for personnel, property, facilities, and assets