Security Officer

CommonSpirit Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 73,812,000 - 86,506,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy General Hospital in Sacramento, CA, is seeking a Security Officer to uphold safety by patrolling the facility, monitoring surveillance, and coordinating dispatches. You will respond to incidents and protect patients, staff, and visitors while adhering to hospital policies and codes.

The role requires vigilance, strong observational skills, and familiarity with emergency procedures. Prior security experience in healthcare or law enforcement is valued; CPR within 90 days may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and 6 months experience as security officer in healthcare, law enforcement, or military service.
• Basic Life Support - CPR certification within 90 days.
• Knowledge of emergency procedures, equipment, and hospital radio codes.
• Ability to patrol facilities by foot or vehicle and report unsafe acts.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned areas and deter, detect, and investigate suspicious activity.
• Monitor electronic surveillance and hospital emergency systems; dispatch personnel via radio.
• Protect staff, patients, and visitors; respond to calls for assistance promptly.
• Report HIPAA breaches; document investigations with clear incident reports.

Skills

Vigilance

Observational skills

Electronic surveillance

Dispatch systems

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Radios

Emergency codes

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.
• 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.
• High School Graduate General Studies and Six (6) months experience as security officer in a health care setting or Law enforcement or military service; or One (1) year experience as a security officer.
• High School GED General Studies and Six (6) months experience as security officer in a health care setting or Law enforcement or military service; or One (1) year experience as a security officer.
• Security Guard: CA, and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, within 90 Days

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1925, Dignity Health - Mercy General Hospital is a 310-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Sacramento, California. Serving over 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, cancer care, women’s health, and neurology. Additionally, Mercy General Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Pay Range

$25.76 - $30.19 /hour