Clinic Security Officer - Patient Safety & Patrol

Pacifica Hospital of the Valley; Sun Valley (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacifica Hospital of the Valley is seeking a dedicated Security Guard to help protect patients, staff and visitors. The role involves patrolling the campus, addressing unauthorized entry, and coordinating with local law enforcement when needed.

The successful candidate will hold a High School diploma or equivalent, a valid CA Guard Card, and at least one year of security experience in healthcare settings, with knowledge of assaultive behavior management and English communication.

Qualifications

• CA Guard Card required.
• At least 1 year security guard experience, preferably in hospital/clinic.
• English communication ability required.
• Knowledge of Assaultive Behavior techniques.
• Ability to work around psychiatric/behavioral health patients.

Responsibilities

• Periodically tours building and grounds for security inspections.
• Confronts unauthorized persons for questioning and detainment when appropriate.
• Assist clinical staff with management of assaultive behavior.
• Reports unusual conditions or malfunctioning equipment.
• Checks parking authorization and exterior lighting and access routes to emergency entrance.
• Maintains written incident reports.

Skills

Assaultive Behavior knowledge

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

CA Guard Card

Job description

Pacifica Hospital of the Valley is seeking a dedicated Security Guard to help protect patients, staff and visitors. The role involves patrolling the campus, addressing unauthorized entry, and coordinating with local law enforcement when needed.

The successful candidate will hold a High School diploma or equivalent, a valid CA Guard Card, and at least one year of security experience in healthcare settings, with knowledge of assaultive behavior management and English communication.