Hospital Security Officer: Protect Patients & Assets

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 lead in some shifts.

You will enforce all policies and state laws and ensure the building is properly secured after closing, with readiness to respond to emergencies. Required certifications include Guard Card, California driver’s license, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Possess and maintain current certification: Guard Card, Chemical Agent, California driver’s license and BLS Certification (American Heart Association or Red Cross).
• 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 practices, protocols and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Protect assets, staff, patients and visitors at UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center.
• Perform regular patrols and document routine activities and incidents; may lead in some shifts.
• Enforce all policies and state laws; follow guidelines including state regulatory requirements.
• Ensure the building is properly secured after closing.

Skills

Security awareness

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving under pressure

Policy compliance

Driving

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 lead in some shifts.

You will enforce all policies and state laws and ensure the building is properly secured after closing, with readiness to respond to emergencies. Required certifications include Guard Card, California driver’s license, and BLS certification.