Security Officer / Transportation - Per Diem en Southern Humboldt Community Healthcare District

Description

About SoHum Health

At SoHum Health, our mission is to deliver high-quality, local medical services and engage community members in educational and lifestyle opportunities that promote optimal health and wellness. As the sole provider of emergency, acute, radiology, skilled nursing, pharmacy, and various other health services in our expansive rural region, we play a unique role as a hub and trusted partner for the patients we serve. Guided by our core values of caring, quality, teamwork, and positivity, we strive daily to improve the health of our underserved community.

Summary and Objective

Security and Transportation Professionals are charged with the safety and security of Doctors, Nurses, patients, and staff while on sites owned and operated by the Hospital District as well as under the direction of the Transportation Director.  

Essential Functions

Security officers are tasked with patrolling areas owned and/or rented/leased by SHCHD, responding to safety and security threats, and establishing a security presence. Security officers must be alert, strong communicators, and physically fit. Officers must be flexible in work schedule assignments. Weekend and night work should be acceptable to all team members in Security. Officers must assume overall responsibility for the safety and security of the designated areas by patrolling, identifying security needs, completing incident reports, and responding to incidents accordingly. The security position involves a heavy amount of Driving. Please keep in mind that safely operating Vehicles ranging from regular-sized passenger cars to ambulances and Mobile Doctors' office clinics 42-46 feet in length is a requirement for Transportation employment.  

• Assume overall responsibility for the safety and security of designated areas
• Patrol designated areas following outlined security procedures
• Identify potential security risks and respond accordingly
• Complete incident reports and required documentation for all security incidents
• Ensure all employees and visitors have proper credentials for accessing buildings (ID badges and visitor passes)
• Respond to emergencies and incidents within designated facilities promptly and according to policy
• Assist employees and visitors with any concerns they might have
• Escalate emergencies to law enforcement as needed
• Monitor alarms and security cameras
• Transportation duties, based on need
• Overnight and weekend shifts are required

Core Competencies

Adaptability

Communication

Problem Solving

Integrity

Requirements

 Qualifications for Security Officer

• A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Ability to pass a background check
• Preferred to have a valid security guard license
• must have a valid California driver's license 
• A clean driving record is paramount
• 1 year of previous security-related work experience required
• Ability to stay levelheaded and respond quickly in stressful situations
• Proficient in written and oral communication skills
• Comfortable kneeling, carrying, bending, walking, and standing for extended periods of time
• Ability to perform continuous physical exertion as needed
• Working knowledge of basic security techniques

Benefits

• CalPERS Medical Plans which include prescription drug coverage – employer pays 89% of the monthly premium
• Dental Insurance – Voluntary
• Vision Insurance - Voluntary
• Life Insurance - Voluntary
• Aflac supplemental insurance - Voluntary
• Employee discount for health services received at SoHum Health
• $.20/mile round-trip commuter pay
• Student Loan and Education Assistance – $5,250 reimbursement annually (through 2025)
• Uniforms and equipment are purchased by employee and reimbursed by employer

Please Note

• Appointments are typically made at the beginning of the salary range. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.