Healthcare Protection Officer - Santa Clara

As part of the Regional Security Services team, the Healthcare Protection Officer (HPO) is responsible for the physical and personal security for members, staff, and visitors within the health care client facilities. This includes responding to emergency situations, preserving order, and enforcing regulations related to personnel, visitors, and premises. Protects staff and property from theft or damage, or persons from hazards and interference, including the potential for violence in the workplace. The HPO will partner with security and clinical leaders to establish a unified care team to identify and mitigate security and workplace violence risks. 

Pay: $47.30 per hour 

Travel required: Travel on an occasional basis with some overnight stays. Must have reliable transportation and be available for unplanned travel. 

Facility Safety & Incident Response 

• Respond to crimes in progress and take appropriate action 

• Make private person arrests when necessary and within policy 

• Lead Code Gray response teams 

• 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 

Prevention of Workplace Violence (PWV) 

• Serve as the facility subject matter expert on the Prevention of Workplace Violence 

• Respond to and investigate incidents of workplace violence 

• Provide PWV training to all staff 

• Stay current on training and trends in the PWV field 

Threat Management 

• Lead and support threat management investigations 

• Mitigate potential threats through collaboration with key stakeholders and the Threat Management Team 

Training 

• Provide Prevention of Workplace Violence training to staff 

• Train and evaluate new officers 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

• Demonstrated success working in a highly regulated work environment 

• Must be able to accurately analyze situations in a highly complex organizational structure and reach appropriate decisions based on informed judgment 

• Must be highly organized and detail-oriented 

• Must effectively manage subordinates 

• Strong interpersonal skills 

• Must demonstrate a high level of integrity and professionalism to handle sensitive and confidential information 

• Demonstrated ability to set priorities and respond to changing demands from multiple sources in a fast-paced environment 

• Demonstrated ability to follow through, meet deadlines, anticipate requirements, and build relationships with minimal oversight 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills  

• Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment and employ strong reasoning skills 

• Must be able to work collaboratively in a team environment with minimal supervision 

• Demonstrated comfort level with internal systems or demonstrated ability to learn new systems  

• Excellent time management and organization skills  

• PC skills including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint 

• Must present as approachable, open, professional, and positive 

• Must be willing to travel on short notice and during non-standard working hours 

• 3 years - Security, military, or law enforcement related experience. 

• HS Diploma or GED 

• Valid Driver’s License 
• California Bureau of Security and Investigative Service (BSIS) Guard Card 
• Ability to pass a physical agility test

Company benefits include – see all the details at www.bci-toolkit.com/benefits

To safeguard the health and safety of our employees, families, customers, visitors and community at large, COVID 19 vaccination will be a requirement for employment, and we will consider accommodations for medical and religious-based reasons. You will need to follow the safety protocol as communicated by work location.

• Medical Insurance - The Kaiser HMO plan has a $0 annual deductible & an out-of-pocket max of $1,500/$3,000 (CA Kaiser Medical Plan) with a co-pay of $10 Primary Doctor and $10 for Specialist per visit.
• Vision Insurance - Vision care plan option through Guardian for employees and eligible dependents.
• Dental Insurance - PPO dental plan option through Guardian for employees and eligible dependents.
• Retirement & 401(k) - Retirement benefits are available for purchase through Empower. Employees are eligible to enroll in a 401(k) savings plan if they have been an employee for at least 6 months and are 18 years old.
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance - BCI offers Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage for employees to purchase through Guardian.
• Employee Assistance Program - Through Guardian’s WorkLifeMatters program. 100% paid by BCI.
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance - Employees have the opportunity to purchase voluntary life and AD&D insurance coverage for themselves and eligible dependents through Guardian.
• Supplemental Insurance - Employees have the opportunity to purchase Accident and/or Critical Illness supplemental insurance through Guardian.
• Additional Benefits - Pet insurance can be purchased through Nationwide. Employees are eligible to enroll in several disability, supplemental, and life plans offered by Aflac and TransAmerica.
• Annual Raises - wage increase every January
• Paid Time Off
• Recognition Programs
• Training & Career Development

Blackstone Consulting, Inc. (BCI) is a minority-owned, 6,000 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. This includes our investment in you and your ability to deliver best practices to our client while receiving exceptional training to advance your healthcare career with BCI. Together, we are building a best-in-class healthcare security operation and are looking for top talent to join us in this effort. We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. Blackstone Consulting Inc is an Equal Opportunity employer – M/F/Vets/Disabled. Blackstone Consulting Inc is an Equal Opportunity employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories. 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.