Security Officer

Northridge Hospital Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - Northridge Hospital Medical Center is seeking a Security Officer to maintain safety by patrolling areas, monitoring surveillance systems, and dispatching security staff as needed. You will respond to incidents, protect staff and patients, and uphold hospital policies.

The role requires vigilance, strong observational skills, and experience with emergency codes and HIPAA considerations. It’s represented by SEIU-SEC and aligns with hospital security standards.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or GED.
• Six months of security experience in healthcare, law enforcement, or military OR one year as a security officer.
• CA Security Guard license.
• Basic Life Support - CPR within 90 days.
• Driver's license in CA within 30 days.
• Fire safety within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned areas to deter and detect threats.
• Monitor electronic surveillance and hospital emergency systems.
• Dispatch appropriate personnel via radio and follow codes.
• Respond to incidents and protect staff, patients, and visitors.
• Log activities and report HIPAA breaches or security concerns.

Skills

Vigilance and observation

Electronic surveillance

Radio dispatch

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Security systems

Job description

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1955, Dignity Health - Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located. Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II Trauma Center, heart care, cancer care and women's health. It is the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley.

Additionally, Northridge Hospital Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center and has been recognized as one of America's 50 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.

One Community. One Mission. One California

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.

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

Job Requirements

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