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About the Role

The Armed Protection Officer (APO) is responsible for the physical and personal security for members, staff, and visitors within healthcare client facilities. This role involves responding to emergencies, preserving order, enforcing regulations, and protecting staff and property from theft, damage, or hazards, including workplace violence. The APO will collaborate with security and clinical leaders to identify and mitigate security and workplace violence risks.

Responsibilities

Respond to crimes in progress and take appropriate action on the exterior of the healthcare facility
Make private person arrests when necessary and within policy
Respond into healthcare facility interior for Code Gray responses
Lead de-escalation efforts
Provide a professional security presence
Act as a safety ambassador for the facility
Provide campus safety recommendations
Liaison with administrative and clinical leadership
Establish and maintain a good working relationship with local law enforcement
Serve as the facility subject matter expert on the Prevention of Workplace Violence and respond to violent incidents
Stay current on training and trends in the PWV field
Lead and support threat management investigations
Mitigate potential threats through collaboration with key stakeholders and the Threat Management Team
Provide Prevention of Workplace Violence training to staff
Train and evaluate new officers
Monitor entrances and exits
Provide information regarding the facility and surrounding areas as requested by visitors
Prevent unapproved or unlawful entry
Prepare logs or reports as required for post, requiring detailed narrative reports
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Prior experience in law enforcement or military, having served in an official capacity
High School Diploma
4+ years of experience in official law enforcement and/or military capacity
Combined with experience as armed security officer
Possess an active state-issued guard card
Possess an Exposed Firearms Permit
Be 18 years of age and possess a high school diploma or GED
Have a reliable and functional means of communication (i.e., cell phone)
The legal right to work in the United States
Possess a valid government-issued driver’s license or state-issued I.D.
Successfully pass the client’s pre-employment screening process (Drug Test, Health Screen, Criminal Background Check, Personality Inventory Assessment)
Ability to properly wear an N95 mask and adhere to social distancing guidelines while on-site
Complete healthcare competency assessment and training on defusing assaultive behaviors

Skills

Ability to learn, retain and perform basic healthcare security functions
Ability to identify, educate, manage, and report security risks impacting service delivery
Ability to listen, share, modify information and effectively communicate amongst different stakeholder groups and in varying departments
Ability to consistently demonstrate professional behavior that is responsive to the needs of the client
Ability to motivate, inspire, and influence others

Location

Northern California
Southern California

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

4+ years of experience in official law enforcement and/or military capacity
Armed Security experience in a healthcare facility (Preferred)

Education Level

High School Diploma
GED
Associates Degree or above, with a focus on Criminal Justice (Preferred)

About the Company

Blackstone Consulting, Inc. (BCI) is a minority-owned, 9,000 employee, global service provider overseeing account services in food, environmental, facility maintenance, professional staffing, and security.
Within our healthcare security division, we help healthcare organizations achieve superior programs and results.
BCI invests in employee training to advance healthcare careers.
BCI is building a best-in-class healthcare security operation.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.