Security Officer

CommonSpirit Health; California; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy San Juan Medical Center, part of CommonSpirit Health, is seeking a Security Officer to uphold safety across the campus. You will patrol facilities, monitor cameras, and respond to emergencies, protecting staff, patients, and visitors while following hospital codes and policies.

You will work with dispatch and security teams, log incidents, and ensure HIPAA compliance in all security operations. The role requires vigilance, strong observation, and dependable decision-making in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED plus healthcare security experience.
• BSIS: CA Security Guard license required.
• CPR/BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Driver's license valid in California within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned areas to deter and investigate security incidents.
• Monitor electronic surveillance and hospital emergency systems.
• Dispatch security staff via radio and coordinate responses.
• Respond to calls for assistance and protect staff, patients, and visitors.
• Document incident reports clearly and timely, log activities, and report HIPAA breaches when observed.
• Use correct emergency and radio codes and uphold hospital mission and values.

Skills

Vigilance

Observation skills

Electronic surveillance

Radio dispatch proficiency

HIPAA compliance awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BSIS: CA Security Guard License

Basic Life Support (CPR) certification

Driver's License (CA)

Tools

Radios/Dispatch equipment

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Security Officer, you will maintain the highest level of safety and security by patrolling assigned areas, diligently deterring, detecting, and investigating suspicious activity or crime.

Every day you will effectively monitor electronic surveillance equipment and hospital emergency systems, dispatch appropriate personnel via radio, and actively patrol to protect individuals and property, all while embodying our core values and supporting strategic quality improvement.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate exceptional vigilance, strong observational skills, proficiency in electronic surveillance and dispatch systems, and a commitment to protecting our community while upholding our organizational values and contributing to a secure environment.

• Protecting staff, patients, and visitors by responding to calls for assistance in a timely and prudent manner. Calls may include incidents such as violent or unruly patients, visitors, crimes committed or in progress, or to emergency codes, and requests for opening doors. Patrol the facility and grounds by foot or vehicle; monitor security alarms and dispatch officers promptly to location(s) where needed; and report unsafe acts or conditions.
• Knowledge of emergency procedures, equipment, and supplies, including of radios and hospital codes.
• Reports HIPAA breaches if witnessed; investigate security breaches, conducts investigations, and writes incident reports. Ensures that all activities are logged. That incident reports are accurately completed that they are clear, concise, legible and submitted in a timely manner.
• Use appropriate emergency and radio codes in dispatching security officers while knowing hospital campus to ensure that dispatches are to right location. Keeping the organization's mission, vision and values at the forefront of all decision making and action.
• Keeping the organization's mission, vision and values at the forefront of all decision making and action.
• Demonstrates the professional and technical skills necessary for the role, exhibiting both depth and breadth of expertise. Builds trust and confidence through respectful and credible interactions that reflect positively on personal integrity and the organization's mission.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Graduate and Six (6) months experience as security officer in a healthcare setting, Law enforcement or military service; One (1) year experience as a Security Officer, or
• High School GED and Six (6) months experience as security officer in a healthcare setting, Law enforcement or military service; One (1) year experience as a Security Officer
• Security Guard - BSIS: CA
• Basic Life Support - CPR, within 90 Days
• Driver's License: CA, within 30 Days

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1967, Dignity Health - Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a 377-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Carmichael, California. Serving over 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, heart care, cancer care, women's health, and neurology. Additionally, Mercy San Juan Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Comprehensive Stroke Center, the highest level of stroke care certification awarded by The Joint Commission.

One Community. One Mission. One California