Security Officer

UCLA Health; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health in Santa Monica, CA is hiring a Security Officer to protect the UCLA Medical Center's assets, staff, patients, and visitors. This on-site role requires patrolling, responding to incidents, and enforcing campus policies.

The position supports a 12-hour shift schedule with hours varying by department; candidates must hold a California Guard Card, DOJ Chemical Agent certification, and BCLS, with a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Must hold California Guard Card and DOJ Chemical Agent clearance.
• BCLS certification from AHA or Red Cross required.
• Valid driver's license required; good public relations skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Protect and guard UCLA Medical Center assets, staff, patients, and visitors.
• Perform regular patrols and document activities and incidents.
• May lead in a supervisory capacity and enforce policies and laws.
• Ensure building is secured after closing.

Skills

Public relations

Driver's license

Education

California Guard Card

DOJ Chemical Agent

BCLS Certification

Driver's license

Job description

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Work Location: Santa Monica, CA, USA

Onsite or Remote

Fully On-Site

Work Schedule

12 Hour Shifts, Hours Vary per Departmental Needs

Posted Date

08/18/2026

Salary Range: $28.63 - 36.41 Hourly

Employment Type

Duration

Indefinite

Job #

32311

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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Under supervision, security officers protect and guard all assets, staff, patients, and visitors in and around the UCLA Medical Center. Security Officers perform regular patrols and document all routine activities, incidents, and may perform in a lead capacity as well as other duties as assigned. Security Officers enforce all policies and state laws, and follow all guidelines including state regulatory agency requirements. Responsible for ensuring that the building is properly secured after closing.

Job Qualifications

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Incumbent must possess and maintain current certification in a California Guard Card, D.O.J. Chemical Agent. Must have BCLS Certification from the American Heart Association or Red Cross. Must have a current and valid driver's license. Ability to see aspects of public relations in all facets of the job and the ability to understand the effects of actions on the entire organization. Ability to recognize the importance of dealing diplomatically with the public, and the importance of a good public appearance. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with security employees, police officers, and Medical Center, RNPH, Medical Plaza and CHS employees. Physical ability to handle various intervention incidents, including patient restraints and violent subjects. Demonstrated ability to assess problematic or emergency situations and plan / execute an appropriate solution based on established guidelines or policies. Knowledge of applicable geography in order to expedite calls and to be an effective information source. Knowledge of penal and radio codes and language used in radio communications. Physically able to perform sustained foot patrols, prolonged standing, lifting patients, and restraining patients or prisoners as necessary. Visual and hearing ability to detect and report unusual circumstances quickly and accurately. Ability to complete continual training classes as required. (Training provided)

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer. Current/former UC employees are subject to a personnel file review.