Security Officer

Dignity Health; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health is seeking a Security Officer to maintain safety and security at Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center. You will patrol areas, deter and investigate suspicious activity, monitor cameras, and coordinate with staff via radio to protect patients and staff.

Applicants should have a High School diploma or GED, CA Security Guard license, CPR within 90 days, and healthcare security experience. This is a full-time on-site role supporting hospital operations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Six (6) months of experience as a security officer in a healthcare setting, law enforcement, or military service OR one (1) year of experience as a security officer.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) training within 90 days.
• Security Guard license: CA

Responsibilities

• Protect staff, patients, and visitors by responding to calls for assistance in a timely and prudent manner.
• Monitor electronic surveillance equipment and hospital emergency systems.
• Dispatch appropriate personnel via radio and actively patrol to protect people and property.
• Report unsafe acts or conditions and document incidents with clear, concise reports.
• Use appropriate emergency and radio codes to coordinate security responses.
• Uphold the hospital's mission, values, and commitment to community safety.

Education

High School or 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.

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 radios and hospital codes
• Reports HIPAA breaches if witnessed; investigates security breaches, conducts investigations, and writes incident reports. Ensures that all activities are logged. Ensures that incident reports are accurately completed and that they are clear, concise, legible, and submitted promptly.
• Use appropriate emergency and radio codes in dispatching security officers while knowing the hospital campus to ensure that dispatches are to the right location.
• 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 or GED
• Six (6) months of experience as a security officer in a healthcare setting, Law enforcement, or military service OR one (1) year of experience as a security officer
• Basic Life Support - CPR, within 90 days
• Security Guard: CA

Preferred

• Basic Health Care Security Officer

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1926, Dignity Health - Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center is a 334-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital. Serving over 70,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level III NICU, heart care, wound care and surgical services. Additionally, Glendale Memorial Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center and a SRC Center of Excellence for Robotic Surgery and Colorectal Surgery.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Pay Range

$25.00 - $30.51 /hour