Security Officer - Calabasas Clinic

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization where you can make a difference in the lives of patients and their families. As a Security Officer at a prominent health facility, you will play a crucial role in ensuring safety and security for staff, patients, and visitors. Your responsibilities will include conducting patrols, documenting incidents, and enforcing policies while maintaining a professional demeanor. This is an excellent opportunity to utilize your skills in a supportive environment that values ongoing training and development. Be part of a team that prioritizes healing and safety in a dynamic healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Current certifications required: Guard Card, D.O.J. Chemical Agent, CPR.
• Ability to communicate effectively and establish cooperative relationships.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular patrols and document activities at the clinic.
• Enforce policies and comply with state laws and regulations.

Skills

Guard Card Certification

D.O.J. Chemical Agent Certification

CPR Certification

Effective Communication

Problem-Solving Skills

Knowledge of Security Policies

Physical Stamina

Diplomacy and Public Relations

Tools

Security Equipment

Office Equipment

Job description

Description

Serving at UCLA Health offers an opportunity to utilize your specialized skills to enhance the lives of our patients, their families, and UCLA Health team members. You will provide essential support that facilitates healing. We invite you to join us.

In this role, you will protect and guard all assets, staff, patients, and visitors at the UCLA Health Calabasas Clinic. Security Officers conduct regular patrols, document activities and incidents, and may serve as team leads or perform other assigned duties. You will also enforce policies, comply with state laws, and adhere to all regulatory guidelines.

Salary Range

$22.47 - $29.09 per hour

Qualifications

• Possess and maintain current certifications: Guard Card, D.O.J. Chemical Agent, CPR, and driver's license.
• Ability to communicate ideas clearly and effectively, using appropriate vocabulary and spelling.
• Willingness to complete ongoing training sessions as required (training provided).
• Ability to establish cooperative relationships with employees, management, law enforcement, and the community.
• Capability to independently resolve issues within established policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of available resources to solve problems effectively.
• Proficiency in operating security and office equipment.
• Understanding the importance of diplomacy, public appearance, and public relations in the job.
• Ability to communicate professionally in writing and verbally.
• Awareness of how actions impact the organization as a whole.
• Ability to assess and respond appropriately to emergency situations, following guidelines and policies.
• Knowledge of security policies, operational procedures, geography, penal and radio codes.
• Physical capability to handle interventions, including patient restraints and managing violent subjects.
• Physical stamina for foot patrols, standing, lifting, and restraining when necessary.
• Good visual and auditory acuity to detect and report incidents accurately.
• Knowledge of security practices, protocols, and techniques.

Additional Information

Starting June 1, 2024, SB525 sets a minimum wage of $23 for nonexempt healthcare workers and raises the exempt employee salary threshold to $1,380/week (approximately $71,760/year). Healthcare workers involved in patient care-related services, including various supportive roles, qualify under SB525. This applies to employees at UCLA Health facilities such as Ronald Reagan Medical Center, Santa Monica UCLA Hospital, and Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital.