Healthcare Security Officer – Protect Patients & Staff

CommonSpirit Health; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health is seeking a Security Officer at Marian Regional Medical Center in Santa Maria, CA. You will patrol the facility, monitor surveillance systems, dispatch security personnel, and respond to incidents to ensure a safe environment in a tertiary care hospital.

The role requires vigilance, strong observational skills, and competence with hospital codes and radios, while maintaining HIPAA compliance and protecting staff, patients, and visitors.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or GED required.
• Six months healthcare security OR one year as Security Officer.
• Security Guard clearance in CA required.
• CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
• Driver's license valid in CA within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Protect staff, patients, and visitors by responding to calls for assistance promptly and prudently.
• Monitor electronic surveillance and hospital emergency systems; dispatch officers as needed.
• Investigate security breaches and prepare clear incident reports; log all activities.
• Use emergency and radio codes to ensure correct dispatch locations.
• Uphold the organization's mission, values, and codes during decision making.

Skills

Vigilance

Observation skills

Electronic surveillance

Radio dispatch

Incident reporting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

CommonSpirit Health is seeking a Security Officer at Marian Regional Medical Center in Santa Maria, CA. You will patrol the facility, monitor surveillance systems, dispatch security personnel, and respond to incidents to ensure a safe environment in a tertiary care hospital.

The role requires vigilance, strong observational skills, and competence with hospital codes and radios, while maintaining HIPAA compliance and protecting staff, patients, and visitors.