Security Officer

Mercy Hospital Folsom; United States; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Hospital Folsom is seeking a dedicated Security Officer to safeguard staff, patients and visitors across the campus. You will patrol facilities, monitor electronic surveillance, respond to emergencies, and coordinate with hospital codes to maintain a safe environment.

Ideal candidates have healthcare security experience, a California commissioned security officer license, and CPR certification. The role emphasizes vigilance, initiative, and a strong commitment to the hospital’s mission and

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Six months healthcare security experience or one year security officer experience.
• CA Commissioned Security Officer status upon hire.
• CPR certification within 90 days.
• Driver's license valid in CA within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Protect staff, patients and visitors by responding to calls for assistance promptly.
• Patrol the facility and grounds by foot or vehicle; monitor alarms and dispatch officers.
• Report HIPAA breaches; conduct investigations and write incident reports.
• Use appropriate emergency and radio codes in dispatching officers.
• Uphold hospital codes and maintain patient privacy and safety throughout the facility.

Skills

Patrol skills

Surveillance systems

Emergency response

HIPAA awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Radios

Job description

Where You’ll Work

Founded in 1989, Dignity Health - Mercy Hospital is a 106-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Folsom, California. Serving over 60,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, cancer care, women’s health, and neurology. Additionally, Mercy Hospital of Folsom 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 been awarded the AMA/ASA’s Get the Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement, recognizing the hospital’s commitment to providing the best stroke care. It was recently named a Leapfrog 2025 Top General Hospital.

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