Security Officer

CommonSpirit Health; Folsom (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - Mercy Hospital in Folsom, CA is seeking a vigilant Security Officer to protect staff, patients and visitors while responding to emergencies and monitoring surveillance systems. You will dispatch officers by radio, log incident reports, and enforce hospital codes, maintaining confidentiality and HIPAA compliance as part of a trusted security team.

The role requires strong observation, knowledge of emergency procedures, and a commitment to the hospital's mission and values, with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Six months of experience as security officer in healthcare or related field.
• One year of experience as a Security Officer.
• Commissioned Security Officer: CA, upon hire.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) within 90 days and
• Driver's License: CA, within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Protect staff, patients and visitors by responding to calls for assistance promptly.
• Patrol the facility and grounds by foot or vehicle and monitor alarms.
• Dispatch officers and report unsafe acts or conditions.
• Know emergency procedures, equipment and hospital codes.
• Report HIPAA breaches; investigate security breaches and write incident reports.
• Use appropriate emergency and radio codes in dispatching officers.

Skills

Observational skills

Surveillance proficiency

Radio dispatch

Attention to detail

Education

High School Graduate

High School GED

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

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

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1989, Dignity Health - Mercy Hospital is a 106-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Folsom, California. Serving over 60,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, cancer care, women’s health, and neurology. Additionally, Mercy Hospital of Folsom has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and has been awarded the AMA/ASA’s Get the Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement, recognizing the hospital’s commitment to providing the best stroke care. It was recently named a Leapfrog 2025 Top General Hospital.

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Pay Range

$25.76 - $30.19 /hour