Security Officer at Dignity Health Stockton, CA

Dignity Health; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 32,814 - 38,448; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Assistance

Retirement Programs

Wellness Programs

Job summary

St. Joseph's Medical Center, part of Dignity Health, is looking for a Security Officer to protect staff and patients through proactive monitoring and response to incidents. The ideal candidate will have at least 6 months experience in a healthcare setting, a high school diploma, and CPR certification within 90 days of hire.

This position offers a pay range from $23.82 to $27.91 per hour and includes benefits such as health insurance, PTO, and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months experience in a security role in a healthcare setting.
• Current state-issued security officer license with no disciplinary actions.
• CPR/BLS Certification required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Protect staff, patients, and visitors by responding to emergencies.
• Patrol facility and grounds; monitor security alarms.
• Log all activities and complete reports in a timely manner.

Skills

Emergency response

De-escalation techniques

Incident reporting

Patrolling

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

• Protect staff, patients, and visitors by responding to calls for assistance in a timely and prudent manner, such as violent or unruly patients, visitors, crimes committed or in progress, opening doors, and responding to emergency codes.
• Patrol the facility and grounds by foot or vehicle; monitor security alarms and dispatch officers promptly to the location(s) where needed, and report unsafe acts or conditions.
• Use knowledge of emergency procedures, equipment, supplies, and report HIPAA breaches if witnessed; investigate security breaches, conduct follow‑up investigations, and write incident reports.
• Log all activities in a daily log to accurately record events; complete clear, concise, and legible reports in a timely manner; use appropriate emergency and radio codes in dispatching security officers while knowing the hospital campus to ensure that those dispatched are to the right location.

Benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft
• Adoption Assistance
• Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits for children and/or dependent adults
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
• Retirement Programs
• Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months experience as a security officer in a hospital or healthcare setting prior to law enforcement or military service; or one year experience as a security officer.
• High school diploma or equivalent; or three years' experience as a security officer.
• Current state‑issued security officer license showing no disciplinary actions.
• American Heart Association CPR/BLS Certification within 90 days of hire.
• Workplace violence training annually.
• Must be able to speak English and communicate clearly orally and in writing; understand and use de‑escalation techniques.

• Preferred: Current driver's license.
• Preferred: Completion of IAHSS Basic Training for Healthcare Security Officer.

Overview

St. Joseph's Medical Center is a member of Dignity Health. The word dignity perfectly defines what our organization stands for by providing excellent care that respects all people. Founded in 1899 under the direction of the Dominican Sisters of San Rafael, St. Joseph's is a not‑for‑profit, fully accredited regional hospital with 395 beds and a physician staff of over 400, employing more than 2400 individuals. The hospital specializes in cardiovascular care, comprehensive cancer services, and women and children’s services, including neonatal intensive care. St. Joseph's is the largest private employer in Stockton, California and is nationally recognized as a quality leader, consistently chosen as the most preferred hospital by local consumers.

Pay Range

$23.82 - $27.91 per hour

We are an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer.