Hospital Security Officer*

San Bernardino County; Colton (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

San Bernardino County is seeking Hospital Security Officers to secure hospital premises and ensure the safety of all individuals. The role involves customer interaction, crowd control, and responding to emergencies, requiring a valid Guard Registration Card and availability for all shifts. Excellent benefits including health coverage and retirement plans are offered.

Benefits

Medical & Dental: Family Coverage

Flexible Spending Account

Accruable vacation leave

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Qualifications

• Requires a valid California Class C driver license.
• Must possess a current Guard Registration Card.
• Must be available to work all shifts including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety of staff, patients, and visitors.
• Perform crowd control and monitor hospital grounds.
• Assist medical staff in observing and transporting patients.

Skills

Customer Service

Crowd Control

Emergency Response

Conflict Resolution

Education

High School Diploma

Guard Registration Card

California Class C Driver License

Job description

Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC)is recruiting for Hospital Security Officers who ensure the safety of employees, patients, and visitors while securing hospital buildings and grounds.Hospital Security Officersare a critical part of ensuring the public has a positive experience, serving as frontline staff greeting and directing visitors. These positions provide exemplary customer service while proactively interacting with thousands of customers daily as part of a large staff responsible for performing crowd control, patrolling the interior and exterior of the facility, enforcing hospital policies, and responding to emergency situations. In addition, Security Officers assist medical staff with observing, monitoring, escorting and physically restraining patients, transporting patients, retrieving gurneys for medical staff and escorting deceased patients to the morgue.

* Official title: Security Officer I. For more detailed information, refer to the Security Officer I job description.



EXCELLENT BENEFITS & RETIREMENT


Benefits Overview HEALTH BENEFITS PAID TIME OFF RETIREMENT PERKS

• Medical & Dental: Family Coverage
• Vision: Employee Coverage
• Premium subsidies to offset health costs
• Flexible Spending Account: Pre-tax account for qualified healthcare expenses

• Up to 4 weeks accruable vacation with cash-out option
• 11 days accruable sick leave
• 15 paid holidays
• Perfect Attendance Leave
• Flexible work schedules (in some departments)

• Generous pension
• Retirement reciprocity may be available!
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation
• Retirement Medical Trust (RMT)

DCAP Account - County Paid Life Insurance - AD&D Insurance - 529 Savings Plan - Short & Long-Term Disability
Wellness Program - Commuter Services - Employee Discounts - Annual Tuition Reimbursement Click below for more information on the benefits offered at San Bernardino County!
TRADITIONAL BENEFITS OPTION MODIFIED BENEFITS OPTION


ARROWHEAD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

Located on a beautiful 70-acre campus in Colton, California (50 miles east of Los Angeles), Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) is a state-of-the-art, public/nonprofit, 456-bed, university affiliated teaching hospital licensed by the State of California Department of Public Health and accredited by The Joint Commission. The hospital houses a regional burn center serving four counties (San Bernardino, Riverside, Mono and Inyo), a comprehensive stroke center, level I trauma center and a freestanding in-patient behavioral health center. Additionally, ARMC operates five community-based, primary care clinics and over 40 specialty care outpatient services. ARMC is the primary teaching hospital for the adjacently located California University of Science and Medicine (CUSM), the Inland Empire's newest medical school.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Shift Availability:ARMC is a 24 hour facility; applicants must be available to work all shifts, including weekends and holidays. Not indicating availability to work all shifts on supplemental will result in removal from the recruitment process.

License: A validCalifornia Class C driver license is required at time of appointment and just be maintained throughout employment. Employees are required to drive county vehicles.

Pre-Employment Process: Applicants selected for these positions must pass a background investigation, verification of employment history and education.

Work Environment:The work environment may involve exposure to assaultive and combative patients and visitors. Successful completion of Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) training within six (6) months of hire is required. The MAB certification must be maintained while employed.
Work Attire: Professional attire is recommended for all onsite interviews. Applicants selected for these positions are required to wear the designated ARMC uniform.
Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. Candidates must possess ALL of the following:

Registration: Must possess and maintain a current Guard Registration Card issued by the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services of California.
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License: Must possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver license.
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Availability: Must be available to work ALL SHIFTS: Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Rotating, Swing, and Holidays. Applicants fluent in American Sign Language,Arabic, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish and/or Vietnamese are strongly encouraged to apply.Additional compensation is associated with positions requiring the use of bilingual skills. Testing of bilingual skills may be required to receive additional compensation.
Application Procedure:Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 pm, Friday, June 20, 2025. It is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible, as resumes will not be reviewed in lieu of the application materials.
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in your Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include in your application and supplemental questions your experience in meeting the minimum requirements.
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EEO/ADA : San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference : Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. For information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points, please refer to the. Veterans' Preference Information (Download PDF) .

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