Healthcare Security Officer — Patient-Focused Guard

LE01 Valley Children's Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Children’s Healthcare is seeking a Security Officer to maintain a safe, secure environment across the hospital campus, including emergency response and visitor management. The role emphasizes compliance with use-of-force policies, health screening, and empathetic family-centered care.

The candidate should hold a BSIS Guard Card and BLS, have a California driver’s license, and possess security experience in healthcare or related fields.

Qualifications

• Education High School Diploma (required).
• Licenses and Certifications: BSIS Guard Card (required).
• BLS - Basic Life Support (required).
• California Driver's License (required) with acceptable driving record.
• Minimum six months experience in the security field; preferred healthcare security experience.
• One year security experience in healthcare (preferred).
• Non-education requirements include reading, writing and English comprehension.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and secure environment for all employees, physicians, patients, visitors and contractors.
• Complete visitor identification and health screening at hospital entry.
• Respond to alarms, emergencies and use force/deescalation as needed.
• Operate video surveillance equipment and support security operations.
• Provide excellent customer service and effective communication.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

English literacy

Reading and writing

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

BSIS Guard Card

BLS - Basic Life Support

California Driver's License

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

Valley Children’s Healthcare is seeking a Security Officer to maintain a safe, secure environment across the hospital campus, including emergency response and visitor management. The role emphasizes compliance with use-of-force policies, health screening, and empathetic family-centered care.

The candidate should hold a BSIS Guard Card and BLS, have a California driver’s license, and possess security experience in healthcare or related fields.