Security and Facilities Specialist

Planned Parenthood Pasadena & San Gabriel Valley (PPPSGV) has been proudly serving our community since 1933 and is one of the original Planned Parenthood affiliates in the nation.

We provide reproductive health care, health education and advocacy from our five health centers in Alhambra, Baldwin Park, Glendora, Highland Park, and Pasadena, in addition to our telehealth clinic . We strive to ensure the sexual and reproductive health services we provide align with the needs of the communities we serve. Our service area extends from Glendora to Glendale and from the San Gabriel mountains to the San Bernardino freeway, home to 24 communities and a diverse population of 1.4 million people.

Today, PPPSGV sees over 60,000 patient visits per year and delivers over 15,000 opportunities for sex and relationship education in our schools and colleges.

We offer safe and legal abortions. We are committed to providing accurate, non-judgmental care and resources by helping our patients overcome financial, transportation, and other barriers to care. In addition, we work with abortion funds and practical support networks to support our patients. Our abortion care has increased every year since 2018 with an average of 3,500 abortions per year. We saw close to 4,000 abortion patients in 2022 alone, approximately 59 were out-of-state patients.

The Security and Facilities Specialist will assist in providing a safe environment for staff, patients, volunteers, donors, and other visitors of Planned Parenthood. Assist in maintaining a high-quality security and facilities program by providing input for policies, staff communications, and trainings for all staff. Support with facility maintenance requests by responding to immediate needs, conducting routine repairs, vendor contact, and site assessments/inspections.

• Security Responsibilities:
• Assist Security and Facilities department in planning, implementing, and evaluating all aspects of security and operations in order to provide safety and security to all PPPSGV properties, staff, visitors and patients.
• Support administrative day-to-day operations such as employee notification system, facility access control, camera systems, alarm codes and parking.
• Maintain positive working relations with all outside agencies including local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.
• Monitor property while utilizing the necessary tools and technology.
• Assist in after hour emergencies and affiliate events as needed/when available.
• Serve as a secondary point person for all PPPSGV security issues.
• Survey and prepare locations for external assessments.
• Gather daily information on security and prepares detailed documentation of suspicious activity.
• Maintain databases and tracking systems.
• Provide security trainings.
• Assist with document control to include receiving, logging, organizing, and accounting of documents.
• Support any other program security-related duties as needed.
• Proactively communicate and identify risks to supervisor or appropriate agency in order to minimize risks when possible.
• Comply with PPPSGV's Code of Conduct and maintain the highest level of professional and ethical standards and act in compliance with both the letter and spirit of all applicable laws and regulations.

• Facility Responsibilities:
• Support preventive maintenance, repair, and construction work to sustain operation of the clinic, equipment, and utilities and ensure that facilities are clean and functional.
• Assist Security & Facilities Manager in ensuring an ongoing plan exists for facility maintenance, repair, modification, and modernization requirements.
• Assist Security & Facilities Manager in coordinating facilities projects with vendors.
• Support basic troubleshooting and maintenance tasks including plumbing repairs, painting, office furniture installation, general building repairs, replacing light bulbs, building exteriors, and other tasks as assigned.
• Monitor and respond to Equipment Monitoring System and Building Management Systems.
• Serve as the main point of contact for Administrative building facility concerns.
• Conduct annual facility hazard safety assessments.
• Maintain reference database of resources, vendors, and parts for all facilities related services, i.e. electrical, plumbing, roofing etc.
• Provide support for moving equipment, supplies and furniture.
• Provide excellent and consistent internal and external customer service and meet facilities service level agreements.

• Education :
• High School level education and above are welcomed to apply.
• Trade/vocational school or comparable work experience.

• Experience :
• Preferred knowledge in the areas of building space planning, codes, capacity, security, fire safety, organization and departmental principles and procedures involved in risk assessment and evaluating risks as to likelihood and consequences.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good service orientation and effective problem solving.
• Knowledge of building maintenance.
• Fluent in Spanish (preferred).
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Use of precision measuring instruments/equipment.
• Familiarity and comfortability working with simple power tools.
• Multi-task and prioritize daily activities effectively while working in a fast-paced environment.
• Communication skills for relaying data (verbally and in-writing) between other employees and customers.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other department staff, management, vendors, outside agencies, community groups and the general public.
• Physical dexterity is necessary to perform job functions as work is often performed in tight quarters.
• Comfortable de-escalating tense altercations.
• Experience as part of a security program.

• Other :
• Must have driver’s license, have reliable access to a vehicle in good operating order, and adequate insurance coverage, due to driving being an essential function of the position.
• Ability and willingness to travel across San Gabriel Valley to different facilities.
• Commitment to and support for the mission and goals of Planned Parenthood, including but not limited to, increasing access to abortion and decreasing abortion stigma.
• Commitment to quality healthcare.
• Excellent customer service and commitment to providing the highest level of customer satisfaction.
• Commitment to personal and/or organizational Diversity, Equity and Inclusion work, including the proficiency and/or strong willingness to use non-binary pronouns.
• Work weekends and/or evening hours as needed, including response to overnight emergencies.
• Self-motivated.
• Accurate precise attention to detail and situational awareness.

$29 - $34 an hour

The hiring rate for this position is: $29- $34/hour + Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k Matching Program, Premium CALM account, holidays, paid time off and more!

PPPSGV is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We offer a series of workshops during employee onboarding and throughout the year. We also provide additional opportunities to get involved in our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) work through various task forces, conferences, and staff retreats.

We are a prominent team of passionate health experts who adhere to the highest standards as we collaborate and care for people without judgment. As we stand in solidarity with communities of color, we demand greater diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) within our organization.

Join our team and be part of a powerful movement to shape the future of sexual and reproductive health!

“We are Planned Parenthood Pasadena & San Gabriel Valley”, for more information about our affiliate, please visit: We are Planned Parenthood Pasadena & San Gabriel Valley! (youtube.com)

For additional career opportunities, please visit our careers page: Careers at PPPSGV | Planned Parenthood Pasadena & San Gabriel Valley

Planned Parenthood Pasadena & San Gabriel Valley is an Equal Opportunity Employer.