Security Officer

Description

Who We Are

Innovative Integrated Health (IIH) is a mission-driven healthcare organization dedicated to helping frail, underserved, and multiethnic seniors live safely and independently at home with dignity. Through the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) model of care, we deliver high-quality, personalized healthcare and supportive services that improve quality of life across the communities we serve.

At IIH, our work is rooted in compassion, cultural understanding, and deep respect for those in our care. Team members play a vital role in supporting seniors throughout Central and Southern California—delivering care that’s not only clinically excellent, but also personal, coordinated, and community-based.

When you join IIH, you become part of a team committed to making a real difference in the lives of older adults—every single day.

Benefits

• 401(k) 
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Facilities and Safety Manager, the Security Officer will maintain a safe and secure environment for members and employees by patrolling and monitoring premises and personnel. In addition, the Security Officer will deter unwanted criminal activity, protect property and enforce rules on a property.

Essential Job Functions

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Secures premises and personnel by patrolling property; monitoring surveillance equipment; inspecting buildings, equipment and access points; permitting entry
• Obtains help by sounding alarms or initiating police
• Prevents losses and damage by reporting irregularities; informing violators of policy and procedures; restraining trespassers
• Completes reports by recording observations, information, occurrences, and surveillance activities; interviewing witnesses; obtaining signatures
• Provide protection for equipment and workers along with checking credentials of vehicles and individuals entering and exiting the premises.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings, in-services, projects, and committees as assigned.   
• Adhere to and support the center’s practices, procedures, and policies including assigned break times and attendance.
• Accept assigned duties in a cooperative manner; and perform all other related duties as assigned.
• Be flexible in schedule of hours worked.
• May require use of personal vehicle

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

• Judgment
• Objectivity
• Dependability
• Emotional control
• Excellent customer service
• Reporting skills
• Ability to question and identify persons
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to quickly learn department policies, procedures, goals, and services
• Skill: Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to change priorities regularly

Working Conditions and Physical Demands 

The working conditions and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to access all premises multiple times per shift/day.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds occasionally, 15 pounds frequently, and 7 pounds constantly; required to obtain assistance of another qualified employee when attempting to lift or transfer objects over 25 pounds.
• Requires constant hand grasp and finger dexterity; frequent sitting, standing, walking and repetitive leg and arm movements, occasional bending, reaching forward and overhead; squatting and kneeling.
• Work is generally performed in an outdoor environment with minimal supervision.

Requirements

Experience

• Minimum of two (2) years of demonstrated successful experience as a security officer or relevant position required
• Ability to operate detecting systems and emergency equipment
• Excellent knowledge of public safety and security procedures/protocols
• Surveillance skills and detail orientation
• Integrity and professionalism
• Minimum of one (1) year of documented experience working with a frail or elderly population

Education and Certification 

• High Sc