SECURITY OFFICER

Dignity Health; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

French Hospital Medical Center, part of Dignity Health, seeks a Security Officer to patrol and safeguard staff, patients, and visitors. You will monitor alarms, respond to incidents, and maintain confidential incident reporting within a hospital setting.

The role requires CA security credentials, CPR/BLS, and a valid California driver license, with shift-based duties and a strong adherence to hospital codes and patient privacy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED at hire.
• Six months experience as security officer in healthcare, law enforcement or military.
• One year experience as a Security Officer.
• Security Guard license: CA at hire.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) within 90 days.
• Driver's license: CA within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Protect staff, patients, and visitors by responding to calls for assistance promptly and prudently.
• Know emergency procedures, equipment, and radios for rapid response.
• Report HIPAA breaches; investigate security incidents and write incident reports.
• Use appropriate emergency and radio codes in dispatching officers to correct locations.
• Keep the organization’s mission, vision and values in decision making.
• Demonstrate professional security expertise and credible interactions.

Skills

Security experience

CPR/BLS

Driver's license CA

Healthcare security basics

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

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1946, Dignity Health - French Hospital Medical Center is a 112-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in San Luis Obispo, California. Serving over 150,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, orthopedics, and a family birthing center. Additionally, French Hospital Medical Center 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 achieved an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group for every reporting period since 2012.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Pay Range

$25.00 - $27.68 /hour