Security Officer

California Hospital Medical Center; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

California Hospital Medical Center is seeking a Security Officer to ensure a safe and secure environment for patients, staff, and visitors. The role involves responding to emergencies, patrolling the facility, and documenting daily activities. Candidates should have prior security experience and relevant certifications, demonstrating the hospital's commitment to safety and care.

Qualifications

• Six months experience as a security officer in a hospital or healthcare setting.
• American Heart Association CPR / BLS Certification within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Responding to calls for assistance and emergencies.
• Patrol the facility and monitor security alarms.
• Log all activities and complete reports in a timely manner.

Skills

Communication

De-escalation techniques

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

The Security Officer is expected to provide a reasonably safe and secure environment for all who enter Dignity Health properties and to assure the physical security of buildings and grounds. It is expected that the security officer will demonstrate behavior consistent with Dignity Health core value and humankindness. The security officer shall support Dignity Health’s strategic plan and the goals and direction of the quality improvement / process improvement activities. Responsibilities include:

• Protecting staff, patients, and visitors by responding to calls for assistance in a timely and prudent manner, such as responding to violent or unruly patients, visitors, crimes in progress, opening doors, and responding to emergency codes.
• Patrol the facility and grounds by foot or vehicle; monitor security alarms and dispatch officers promptly to location(s) where needed; report unsafe acts or conditions.
• Knowledge of emergency procedures, equipment, supplies; report HIPAA breaches if witnessed; investigate security breaches, conduct follow-up investigations, and write incident reports.
• Log all activities in a daily log to accurately record events; complete clear, concise, and legible reports in a timely manner; use appropriate emergency and radio codes in dispatching security officers while knowing the hospital campus to ensure correct location dispatching.

Qualifications

• Six (6) months experience as a security officer in a hospital or healthcare setting, prior law enforcement or military service; or one (1) year experience as a security officer.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to speak English, communicate clearly orally and in writing; understand and use de-escalation techniques.
• Completion of IAHSS Basic Training for Healthcare Security Officer within 90 days.
• American Heart Association CPR / BLS Certification within 60 days of hire.

Overview

Founded in 1887, Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center is a 318-bed acute care nonprofit hospital located in downtown Los Angeles. The hospital offers a full range of services, including a Level II trauma center, the Los Angeles Center for Women's Health, obstetrics and pediatric services, and comprehensive cardiac and surgical services. The hospital shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health, one of the nation's five largest health care systems. Visit /socal/locations/californiahospital for more information.