Overview

St. Josephs Medical Center is a member of Dignity Health. The word dignity perfectly defines what our organization stands for showing respect for all people by providing excellent care.

St. Josephs Medical Center was founded in 1899 under the direction of the Dominican Sisters of San Rafael is a not for profit fully accredited regional hospital with 395 beds a physician staff of over 400 and more than 2400 employees.

Specializing in cardiovascular care comprehensive cancer services and women and childrens services including neonatal intensive care.

St. Josephs is the largest hospital as well as the largest private employer in Stockton California. Nationally recognized as a quality lead St.

Josephs is consistently chosen as the most preferred hospital by local consumers.

Responsibilities

The Security Officer is expected to provide a reasonably safe and secure environment for all who enter Dignity Health properties and to assure the physical security of buildings and grounds.

It is expected that the security officer will demonstrate behavior consistent with Dignity Health core value and humankindness.

The security officer shall support Dignity Health’s strategic plan and the goals and direction of the quality improvement / process improvement activities.

Responsibilities include :

• Protecting staff patients and visitors by responding to calls for assistance in a timely and prudent manner such as violent or unruly patients visitors crimes committed or in progress opening doors and responding to emergency codes.
• Knowledge of emergency procedures equipment supplies reports HIPPA breaches if witnessed; investigate security breaches conduct follow-up investigations and write incident reports.
• Log all activities in a daily log to accurately record events; and (2) complete clear concise and legible reports in a timely manner;

use appropriate emergency and radio codes in dispatching security officers while knowing hospital campus to ensure that those dispatched are to right location.

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We offer the following benefits to support you and your family :

• Health / Dental / Vision Insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Voluntary Protection : Group Accident Critical Illness and Identity Theft
• Adoption Assistance
• Free Premium Membership to with preloaded credits for children and / or dependent adults
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
• Retirement Programs
• Wellness Programs

Qualifications

Minimum :

Six (6) months experience as a security officer in a hospital or healthcare setting prior law enforcement or military service;

or one (1) year experience as a security officer.

• High school diploma or equivalent; or three (3) years’ experience as a security officer.
• Current state issued security officer license showing no disciplinary actions.
• American Heart Association CPR / BLS Certification within 90 days of hire.
• Workplace violence training annually.
• Must be able to speak English communicate clearly orally and in writing; understand and use de-escalation techniques.

Preferred :

• Current driver’s license preferred
• Completion of IAHSS Basic Training for Healthcare Security Officer preferred

Last updated : 2024-06-21