Hospital Security & Safety Officer

Dignity Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health’s Northridge Hospital Medical Center seeks a Security Officer to maintain safety by patrolling areas, deterring crime, and investigating suspicious activity. You will monitor electronic surveillance, dispatch personnel by radio, and protect staff, patients, and visitors while upholding the organization’s mission.

The role requires CPR readiness, a CA Security Guard Card, and a valid CA driver’s license, with on-site shifts and a focus on professional integrity and community

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Six (6) months security officer experience in healthcare, or one (1) year in another setting.
• CA Security Guard Card.
• Basic Life Support - CPR within 90 days.
• CA Driver's License within 30 days.
• Fire Safety within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Protect staff, patients, and visitors by responding to calls for assistance promptly.
• Monitor alarms, dispatch officers to locations.
• Report unsafe acts or conditions.
• Know emergency procedures, equipment, and hospital codes.
• Investigate security breaches and write incident reports; log activities.
• Use radios and dispatch systems effectively; align with hospital mission.
• Demonstrate professional and technical skills; build trust and credibility.

Skills

Observational skills

Patrol and response

HIPAA breach reporting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CA Security Guard Card

Basic Life Support - CPR

CA Driver's License

Fire Safety

Tools

Security radios

Emergency dispatch systems

Job description

Dignity Health’s Northridge Hospital Medical Center seeks a Security Officer to maintain safety by patrolling areas, deterring crime, and investigating suspicious activity. You will monitor electronic surveillance, dispatch personnel by radio, and protect staff, patients, and visitors while upholding the organization’s mission.

The role requires CPR readiness, a CA Security Guard Card, and a valid CA driver’s license, with on-site shifts and a focus on professional integrity and community