Security Agent - East Campus - 141653

San Diego Supercomputer Center; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking a Security Agent for East Campus to provide protective services for patients, visitors, and staff. Agents patrol facilities on foot or by vehicle, enforce access controls, and respond to emergencies while following quality service standards.

Agents are not sworn officers, not armed, and have citizen arrest authority only; employment includes background checks, flexible hours, and potential relocation between campuses based on business needs.

Qualifications

• California Guard Registration is required.
• Must hold a valid driver's license and comply with driving record checks.
• Two years of security experience or equivalent education and experience.
• BART and IAHSS certifications within six months of hire.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.

Responsibilities

• Provide protective services at assigned UCSD Health locations.
• Patrol premises on foot or vehicle to safeguard life and property.
• Manage disruptive persons with minimal force and control access to restricted areas.
• Respond to alarms and emergencies and report hazards.

Skills

Guard duty

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

California Guard Registration

Driver's license (valid)

BART certification within 6 months

IAHSS certification within 6 months

Job description

Payroll Title

HOSP BLANK AST 2

Department

East Campus Security

Hiring Pay Scale

$26.66 / Hour

Worksite

East Campus Medical Center (Alvarado Road)

Appointment Type

Career

Appointment Percent

100%

Union

EX Contract

Total Openings

1

Work Schedule

Days, 8-Hour Shifts , Variable

#141653 Security Agent - East Campus

Filing Deadline

Mon 10/12/2026

UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening,

Description

Under general supervision, provides protective services to assigned locations, patients, visitors, and staff. Adheres to UCSD Health Sciences and departmental quality service standards. Patrols UCSD Health Sciences premises on foot or in a vehicle to protect life and property. Manages disruptive persons professionally with a minimum use of force; controls access to restricted and security-sensitive areas; responds to fire/security alarm activations, assumes scene command in emergency situations; observes and reports safety hazards, gives direction and assistance to UCSD Enterprise clientele. Performs other related duties and functions appropriate to the job classification as needed.

Security Agents are not sworn peace officers, are not armed, and have citizen arrest authority only.

Minimum Qualifications

• California Guard Registration.
• Must hold valid driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/ procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program.
• Two (2) years of security or security-related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• BART and IAHSS certified within six (6) months of hire date.
• Skills, knowledge, and ability essential to successfully perform the duties assigned to the position.
• Ability to adhere to dress code at all times.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1+) or more years of experience in hospital security.

Special Conditions

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
• Must be willing to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• This position maybe subject to interchangeable locations between UC San Diego La Jolla Medical and Student Health and Well-Being Campuses (Triton Building-B) based on business needs.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $55,666 - $73,456 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $26.66 - $35.18

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

Policy Compliance

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands‑on practice and in‑person skills assessment; online‑only certification is not acceptable.

About UC San Diego Health

UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute‑designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!

To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information.

UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening.

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

• "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC’s policies addressing some forms of misconduct:
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• Abusive Conduct in the Workplace