Security Guard - Per Diem

Universal Health Services; Temecula (CA); On-site; USD 34,440,000 - 44,083,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging work environment

Growth opportunities at UHS

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Temecula Valley Hospital, part of Universal Health Services, seeks a Security Guard to protect life and property on-site. Duties include patrolling and inspecting facilities, escorting visitors, and responding to emergencies, with emphasis on safety and patient care.

The role requires a Guard Card, California driver license, and 2–5 years security experience; certification in Assaultive Behavior Management within 45 days is needed. Join a facility recognized for safety and quality care.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years' experience in the field of law enforcement and/or security or equivalent (preferred)
• High School Graduate/Equivalent (preferred)
• Current Guard Card required
• Assaultive Behavior Management certification required within 45 days of hire
• Current CA driver's license required

Responsibilities

• Inspect doors, windows, and locks to determine level of security
• Escorts visitors, patients and personnel to and from parking areas
• Patrols parking areas to detect any irregularities
• Responds to emergency calls for assistance to control disorderly conduct or combative patients
• Inspects outgoing parcels as necessary to prevent theft of hospital property

Education

2-5 years' experience in law enforcement and/or security or equivalent

High School Graduate/Equivalent

Current Guard Card

Assaultive Behavior Management certification within 45 days of hire

Current CA driver's license

Job description

Responsibilities

About Temecula Valley Hospital

Temecula Valley Hospital (TVH), part of Southwest Healthcare, brings advanced technology, innovative programs, patient-centered and family sensitive care to area residents.The hospital features 140 private patient rooms; emergency care; advanced cardiac and stroke care; orthopedics; general and surgical specialties. TVH is nationally recognized for Patient Safety designated by The Leapfrog Group as a Top Hospital in both 2017 and 2020 and has received 10 "A" Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades, most recently in Spring 2023. The hospital was recently recognized by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals 2023-2024 for Heart Attack, Heart Failure and Stroke, Pneumonia and COPD, as well as the Healthgrades 2022 Cardiac Surgery Excellence Award. TVH is a DNV Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center and has received eight Women's Choice Award Achievements as One of America's Best Hospitals for Stroke Care and One of America's Best Hospitals for Patient Safety. Other accolades include: the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association's Get With The Guidelines - Stroke GOLD PLUS with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll, Mission Lifeline - STEMI Receiving Center - GOLD PLUS, Mission Lifeline - NSTEMI - GOLD, Blue Distinction Center Designation for Quality in Knee and Hip Replacement Surgeries, The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approvalfor Certification for Hip and Knee Replacement, first hospital in the state of California to achieve certification as a Gluten-Free Food Service facility, 3 Star Medicare Hospital Compare Rating, the American College of Cardiology Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI and Resuscitation Accreditation, the honor of the Inland Empire's Top Workplaces 2017 and 2018, has been designated an Aetna Institute of Quality Cardiac Care Facility for comprehensive heart and vascular treatment-including Cardiac Medical Intervention, Cardiac Rhythm Programs and Cardiac Surgery. For more information, please visitwww.SWHtemeculavalley.com.

Security Guard

The Temecula Valley Hospital Security Guard is responsible for protecting life and property of all persons on the hospital premises. Primary duties include patrolling buildings and grounds of the hospital to prevent fires, theft and vandalism.

Essential Job Duties

The Security Guard is responsible for inspecting doors, windows, and locks to determine level of security. Ensures only authorized personnel are admitted onto hospital premises. Escorts visitors, patients and personnel to and from parking areas with consideration for age specific needs. Patrols parking areas to detect any irregularities.

Responds to emergency calls for assistance to control disorderly conduct or combative patients and demonstrates age specific responses in these situations. Inspects outgoing parcels as necessary to prevent theft of hospital property.

Qualifications

Education/Training/Experience

• 2-5 years' experience in the field of law enforcement and/or security or equivalent (preferred)
• High School Graduate/Equivalent (preferred)
• Current Guard Card required
• Assaultive Behavior Management certification required within 45 days of hire
• Current CA driver's license required

This Opportunity Offers the Following

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive compensation

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.