Hospital Security Officer - Lead, Patrol & Safety

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health is seeking a Security Officer to protect assets, staff, patients and visitors at the UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center. You will perform regular patrols, document routine activities and incidents, and may take a lead role as assigned.

You will enforce policies and state laws and ensure the building is secure after closing. The position offers a competitive hourly wage against a California healthcare security team, with shift coverage and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Possess and maintain current certification: Guard Card, Chemical Agent, California driver's license and BLS Certification.
• Ability to clearly and concisely express ideas using appropriate vocabulary and spelling.
• Ability to complete continual training classes as required. (Training provided)
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with Primary & Specialty Care employees, Management, Security Management, Local Law Enforcement and surrounding community.
• Ability to independently resolve issues working within set policies and procedures.
• Ability to know and use available resources in order to solve problems.
• Ability to operate security related equipment and general office equipment.
• Ability to relay information, either in writing or verbally, in a professional manner.
• Knowledge of Security Program operational policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge of applicable geography in order to expedite calls and to be an effective information source.
• Knowledge of penal and radio codes and language used in radio communications.
• Physical ability to handle various intervention incidents, including patient restraints and violent subjects.
• Visually and auditorily capable of detecting and reporting unusual circumstances quickly.
• Working knowledge of security practices, protocols and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Patrols and documents routine activities and incidents; may lead other officers as assigned.
• Enforces policies and state laws and follows guidelines including regulatory requirements.
• Ensures the building is properly secured after closing.

Skills

Guard Card

Chemical Agent

California driver's license

BLS Certification

Communication skills

Continual training

Interpersonal cooperation

Problem solving

Resourcefulness

Security equipment operation

Public relations

Diplomacy

Policy and procedures knowledge

Geography knowledge

Penal and radio codes

Physical fitness

Observation and reporting

Job description

UCLA Health is seeking a Security Officer to protect assets, staff, patients and visitors at the UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center. You will perform regular patrols, document routine activities and incidents, and may take a lead role as assigned.

You will enforce policies and state laws and ensure the building is secure after closing. The position offers a competitive hourly wage against a California healthcare security team, with shift coverage and ongoing training.