Security Officer

Methodist Hospital Sacramento; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - Methodist Hospital in Sacramento is seeking a Security Officer to maintain safety by patrolling the facility, monitoring surveillance systems, and dispatching officers as needed. The role emphasizes protecting staff, patients, and visitors while upholding hospital codes and procedures.

Responsibilities include responding to emergencies, documenting incidents, and ensuring accurate log entries while aligning with the hospital's mission and values.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED upon hire.
• 0.5–1 year of experience as security officer in a healthcare setting, law enforcement, or military service, upon hire.
• 1–3 years of security officer experience, upon hire.
• Driver's License: CA, upon hire.
• Basic Life Support - CPR within 90 days, upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned areas to deter and detect crime.
• Monitor electronic surveillance and hospital emergency systems.
• Dispatch officers via radio and respond to incidents.
• Protect staff, patients, and visitors; respond to calls for assistance.
• Document incidents with reports and maintain logs.

Skills

Security Officer

Healthcare security

Surveillance

Education

High School Graduate

GED

Tools

CPR

Job description

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1973, Dignity Health - Methodist Hospital is a 158-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Sacramento, California. Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II NICU, heart care, cancer care, women's health, and neurology. Additionally, Methodist Hospital of Sacramento has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center.

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.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Graduate General Studies, upon hire or
• High School GED General Studies, upon hire and
• less than 1 year Six (6) months experience as security officer in a healthcare setting, Law enforcement or military service;, upon hire or
• 1-3 years 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 and