Security Officer

St Johns Regional Medical Center; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

St. John's Regional Medical Center seeks a motivated Security Officer responsible for maintaining safety for staff, patients, and visitors. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent and experience in security. Responsibilities include patrolling, responding to emergencies, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Three years of experience as a security officer or equivalent.
• Completion of IAHSS training within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Respond to calls for assistance, including emergencies.
• Patrol facility and monitor alarms.
• Log activities and incident reports accurately.

Skills

Communication

De-escalation techniques

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

California Security Officer License

American Heart Association approved Basic Life Support certification

Job description

Responsibilities

St. John's is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Security Officer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment at the hospital for our employees, patients, and visitors.

• Protect staff, patients, and visitors by responding promptly and prudently to calls for assistance, including situations involving violent or unruly patients, visitor crimes, opening doors, and emergency codes.
• Patrol the facility and grounds by foot or vehicle; monitor security alarms; dispatch officers to locations as needed; and report unsafe acts or conditions.
• Have knowledge of emergency procedures, equipment, supplies, and 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 promptly; use appropriate emergency and radio codes in dispatching security officers while knowing the hospital campus to ensure proper response.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• OR three (3) years’ experience as a security officer
• Current California (CA) Driver’s License
• Clean DMV Report on file
• CA Security Officer License; showing no disciplinary actions
• Completion of IAHSS Basic Training for Healthcare Security Officer within 90 days
• American Heart Association approved Basic Life Support (CT CPRBLS) certification within 90 days of employment
• Annual workplace violence training

Preferred :

• Six (6) months experience as a security officer in a hospital or healthcare setting prior to law enforcement experience
• OR one (1) year experience as a security officer
• If a clean DMV report is unavailable; must have the ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire

Special Skills :

• Must be able to speak English, communicate orally and in writing, understand, and use de-escalation techniques

This position is represented by . and is covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Overview

St. John’s Regional Medical Center, located in Oxnard, California, is recognized as a Top 250 Hospital in the Nation and as one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care by Healthgrades. St. John’s Regional is part of Dignity Health’s Southern California Division and a member of CommonSpirit Health, the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in the nation. We boast an integrated network of top-quality hospitals, physicians from prestigious medical schools, and comprehensive outpatient services—all recognized for quality, safety, and service. Each hospital is supported by an active philanthropic Foundation to help meet the growing healthcare needs of our communities. Learn more at / StJohnsRegional.