Evening Security Guard — Safe, Therapeutic Mental Health

Sylmar Health and Rehabilitation Center; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Sylmar Health and Rehabilitation Center in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Security Guard for our locked psychiatric facility serving residents in a residential mental health program. The role focuses on safety, supervision, and compassionate interaction with residents, staff, and visitors to maintain a therapeutic environment.

The position offers both full-time and part-time evening shifts (3pm–11pm). A California Security Guard Card is required, with a high school diploma and strong communication

Qualifications

• Must have CA issued Security Guard Card.
• Experience working with mental health population (preferred).
• High School Diploma or its equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Maintains supervision over the general milieu within the units to ensure quality resident care.
• Ensures safety of residents and staff on the units.
• Observe, monitor and report any suspicious behaviors, issues, and safety threats.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Sylmar Health and Rehabilitation Center in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Security Guard for our locked psychiatric facility serving residents in a residential mental health program. The role focuses on safety, supervision, and compassionate interaction with residents, staff, and visitors to maintain a therapeutic environment.

The position offers both full-time and part-time evening shifts (3pm–11pm). A California Security Guard Card is required, with a high school diploma and strong communication