Security Guard - Simms Health Center

UCLA Health; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Venice Family Clinic is seeking a Security Guard to protect staff and patients across its Westside sites. You will perform security patrols, enforce access, escort staff in the evening, and file routine incident reports to ensure a safe environment.

Applicants should hold a valid California Driver's License and credentials such as Guard Card, Chemical Agent certification, and CPR/First Aid. The role also involves working evenings or weekends and complying with the DMV Pull Notice System.

Qualifications

• Oral communication to convey clear directions and policies.
• Possession of a valid California Driver's License.
• Ability to write grammatically correct, concise reports.
• Experience with security procedures and incident reporting.
• Working knowledge of security systems (locks, alarms, cameras).
• CPR and First Aid Certification and Guard Card/Chemical Agent certification.

Responsibilities

• Crime prevention and security patrols.
• Escort staff to parking facilities in evenings.
• Prepare routine incident reports and forms.
• Maintain visible security at fixed posts.
• Respond to calls from staff regarding incidents.

Skills

Oral communication

Written reports

Patrol discipline

Situational awareness

Public interaction

Education

California Driver's License

Tools

Security systems

Locking mechanisms/alarms/cameras

Job description

Description

Venice Family Clinic is a leader in providing comprehensive, high-quality health care to people in need regardless of their ability to pay or personal circumstance. The organization has more than 500 staff who serve 45,000 people with compassion, dignity, and respect across the Westside of Los Angeles, Inglewood, the South Bay, and everywhere in between. We have a network of clinics, Early Head Start centers, and mobile clinics, plus an expansive street medicine program to reach people experiencing homelessness. Read more about us at venicefamilyclinic.org.

Security Guard opportunity available with our Venice Family Clinic. The Security Guard will work independently under the general supervision of the Security Manager and provide security services for our Venice Family Clinic.

Key duties include:

• Crime prevention and security patrols.

• Escort staff to parking facilities in evening hours.

• Preparing routine written reports, such as incident reports and in-kind donation forms when necessary.

• Maintain visible security presence at fixed posts as assigned

• Respond to calls from staff regarding problem situations or individuals.

• Identify and report potential fire, health, and safety hazards.

• Identify patients and staff to permit entry to clinic sites via security front lobby door, using appointment roster, screening questions, and established routing guidelines.

Note this position is subject to the California DMV's "Pull Notice System", and continued employment is contingent upon proof of a satisfactory driving record.

Salary range: $27.05 - $35.65 hourly

Qualifications

Required:

• Oral communication skills sufficient to convey clear and concise information to the public and staff, such as giving directions, crowd control, and explaining policies and procedures.

• Possess and maintain California State Guard Card, Chemical Agent certification, and CPR and First Aid Certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross).

• Possession of a valid California Driver's License.

• Ability to demonstrate experience in security procedures.

• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with staff and co-workers.

• Working knowledge of security systems, including locking mechanisms, alarms, and cameras.

• Ability to write grammatically correct, concise, and logical reports.

• Ability to effectively supervise and train individuals and groups when necessary.

• Ability to execute directions and effectively convey information to others.

• Ability to be assertive and use necessary physical force to control situations and/or individuals.

• Ability to maintain equanimity in the face of resistance, indifference, or hostility.

• Ability to pass a criminal background investigation.

• Ability to work occasional weekends and evenings and provide coverage at other sites as needed.

UCLA Health welcomes all individuals, without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or disabilities, and we proudly look to each person’s unique achievements and experiences to further set us apart.