Security Officer - Culver City

University of California; Culver City (CA); On-site; USD 37,195 - 47,293; Full time

Job summary

The University of California is seeking a Security Officer for their Culver City location, responsible for ensuring the safety of staff, patients, and visitors. This role involves conducting patrols, enforcing policies, and responding to emergencies effectively.

Candidates must hold a Guard Card, BLS Certification, and a valid California driver’s license. Additional responsibilities include documenting incidents and maintaining cooperative relationships with local authorities and the community.

This position offers a fully onsite work schedule from Monday to Friday with competitively hourly pay between $27 and $34.33.

Qualifications

• Current certification: Guard Card, California driver's license, BLS Certification.
• Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely.
• Ability to resolve issues independently within set policies.
• Physical ability for foot patrols and patient restraints.

Responsibilities

• Provide security and support at the Culver City clinic.
• Conduct routine patrols and document activities.
• Enforce policies and ensure safety of staff.
• Respond to emergency situations effectively.

Skills

Guard Card certification

BLS Certification

California driver's license

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Public relations

Security equipment operation

Job description

Work Location: Culver City, CA, USA. Onsite or Remote: Fully On‑Site. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday from 7:30 am – 3:30 pm hours of work, including weekends and holidays. Posted Date: 05/01/2026. Salary Range: $27 – $34.33 Hourly. Employment Type: Duration Indefinite. Job #: 30241

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Serving at UCLA Health offers a valuable opportunity to apply your specialized skills in fostering the well‑being of our patients, their families, and your colleagues within the UCLA Health system. Your role will be instrumental in providing essential support that facilitates the healing process.

In this capacity, you will be responsible for safeguarding all assets, staff, and visitors at the Culver City clinic. Security Officers are expected to conduct routine patrols, document all activities and incidents, and may assume leadership roles or perform other duties as assigned. You will enforce all applicable policies and state laws, adhere strictly to all guidelines, and ensure the security of the staff after hours by properly securing the premises.

Salary range: $27.00 – $34.33 per Hour.

Job Qualifications

• Possess and maintain current certification: Guard Card, Chemical Agent, California driver’s license and BLS Certification (American Heart Association or Red Cross).
• Ability to clearly and concisely express ideas using appropriate vocabulary and spelling.
• Ability to complete continual training classes as required. (Training provided)
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with Primary & Specialty Care employees, Management, Security Management, Local Law Enforcement and surrounding community.
• Ability to independently resolve issues working within set policies and procedures.
• Ability to know and use available resources to solve problems.
• Ability to operate security related equipment and general office equipment.
• Ability to recognize the importance of dealing diplomatically with the public, and the importance of a good public appearance.
• Ability to relay information, either in writing or verbally, in a professional manner.
• Ability to see aspects of public relations in all facets of the job and understand the effects of actions on the entire organization.
• Demonstrated ability to assess problematic or emergency situations and plan / execute an appropriate solution based on established guidelines or policies.
• Knowledge and understanding of all Security Program operational policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge of applicable geography to expedite calls and be an effective information source.
• Knowledge of penal and radio codes and language used in radio communications.
• Physical ability to handle various intervention incidents, including patient restraints and violent subjects.
• Physically able to perform sustained foot patrols, prolonged standing, lifting patients, and physically restrain patients or prisoners as necessary.
• Visual and hearing ability to detect and report unusual circumstances quickly and accurately.
• Working knowledge of security practices, protocols and techniques.

Required to hold a valid driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program.

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer. Current/former UC employees are subject to a personnel file review.