**Overview** Dignity Health Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital is a 104-bed not-for-profit hospital located in Grass Valley California. The hospital has been providing compassionate quality health care to residents and visitors of western Nevada County since 1958. As an affiliate of the nationally recognized Dignity Health system we ensure the highest standard of health care to our patients and have access to important regional resources throughout the system including the Dignity Health Heart & Vascular Institute the Dignity Health Neurological Institute of Northern California and the Dignity Health Cancer Institute of Greater Sacramento. With 787 employees 101 active medical staff and 21 Emergency Department beds Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital continually implements and upgrades its technology and recruits employees who understand the vital importance of kindness and compassion in the healing process. **Responsibilities** **Position Summary:** 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. + Patrols the facility and grounds by foot or vehicle monitors security alarms and dispatch officers promptly to location(s) where needed and report unsafe acts or conditions. + Knowledge of emergency procedures equipment supplies reports HIPPA breaches if witnessed investigates security breaches conducts follow-up investigations and writes incident reports. + Log all activities in a daily log to accurately record events and complete clear concise and legible reports in a timely manner. + Use appropriate emergency and radio codes in dispatching security officers while knowing the hospital campus to ensure that those dispatched are to right location. \#HelloSecurityOfficer security officer guard safety protection guard card IAHSS law enforcement military service police public safety **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 Care.com 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 Qualifications:** + Current California-issued security officer license showing no disciplinary actions + High school diploma or equivalent; or three (3) years’ experience as a security officer + 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 + Annual Workplace Violence training + Must be able to speak English communicate clearly orally and in writing; understand and use de-escalation techniques + Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) within 90 days of hire. **Preferred Qualifications:** + Completion of IAHSS Basic Training for Healthcare Security Officer within ninety (90) days preferred + Current driver’s license issued by the state wherein the position is posted with satisfactory DMV report on file or the ability to obtain one within thirty (30) days of hire preferred **Pay Range** $23.00 - $26.93 /hour We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.