Security Officer NB

Dignity Health; Mount Shasta (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta is seeking a Security Officer to uphold patient and staff safety through vigilant patrols and rapid response to incidents. You will monitor surveillance, coordinate with on-site teams, and engage in investigations with detailed reporting.

The role emphasizes adherence to hospital emergency procedures, proper use of radios and dispatch codes, and alignment with the hospital’s mission and values.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Six months healthcare security experience or one year security officer experience.
• CA Security Guard license is required.
• Basic Life Support - CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
• Driver's license valid in California within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned areas to deter, detect and investigate security incidents.
• Monitor electronic surveillance and hospital emergency systems; dispatch as needed.
• Respond to calls for assistance and protect staff, patients and visitors.
• Log activities, complete incident reports clearly and promptly.
• Use proper emergency and radio codes to ensure correct dispatch locations.

Skills

Emergency procedures

Radio dispatch

Incident reporting

Education

High School Diploma/GED

CA Security Guard License

Basic Life Support - CPR

Driver's License CA

Tools

Radios

Surveillance systems

Job description

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.

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 Diploma/GED
• Six (6) months experience as security officer in a healthcare setting, Law enforcement or military service; or One (1) year experience as a Security Officer
• Security Guard: CA
• Basic Life Support - CPR, within 90 Days and
• Driver's License: CA, within 30 Days and

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1938, Dignity Health - Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta is a 25-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Mt. Shasta, California. Serving over 40,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level III Trauma Center, heart care, cancer care, and a family birth center. Additionally, Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta, has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Pay Range

$27.08 - $29.38 /hour