Security Officer, Per Diem

Sutter Health; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 59,000; Part time

Job summary

Sutter Health in Oakland, CA is seeking a Security Officer to protect patients, staff, visitors, and property within a healthcare setting. The role focuses on patrols, observation, incident reporting, and access control to maintain a secure environment.

The position involves assisting in emergency responses, coordinating with law enforcement, and ensuring professional conduct with a patient-centered approach. Per diem/casual shifts include weekend work and varied hours.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• PSO certification (Proprietary Private Security Officer)
• California BSIS regulatory training: 40 hours total (8h Power to Arrest and Use of Force, 16h in 30 days, 16h in 6 months, 8h annual refresher).

Responsibilities

• Patrol and monitor facility premises, observe and report suspicious or unsafe conditions.
• Manage access control, keys, and emergency response and notification.
• Assist and provide security services to staff, physicians, patients, and visitors, including restraining violent individuals as needed.
• Document incidents and coordinate with local law enforcement.

Skills

Observation & reporting

Access control

Team collaboration

Use of force awareness

Incident documentation

Customer service orientation

Cultural sensitivity

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Position Overview:

Provides a secure and safe environment that allows patients, visitors, physicians, personnel and volunteers to deliver or receive quality services with minimal threats against their personal well-being and property. Is responsible for patrolling and monitoring facility premises, observing and reporting suspicious and unauthorized activities, and unsafe conditions. Is responsible for access control, control of keys and emergency response and notification. Renders assistance and security related services to staff, physicians, patients, and visitors, including monitoring and restraining violent patients. Documents incidents relative to the facility and coordinates with local law enforcement agencies.

Additional Requirements:

EDUCATION:

HS Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

PSO - Proprietary Private Security Officer

REGULATORY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS (CALIFORNIA BSIS) to be verified by hiring manager:

• 8 hours Power to Arrest and Use of Force
• 16 hours within 30 days
• 16 hours within 6 months
• Total 40 hours initial training
• 8 hours annual refresher

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

1 year recent relevant experience

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• General knowledge of the usual duty requirements of a security officer with an emphasis on the physical and emotional maturity required for the high degree of judgment and diplomacy necessary to work efficiently in a healthcare environment.
• Must present as approachable, open, professional, and positive.
• Must be able to work collaboratively in a team environment with minimal supervision.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrates the ability to follow established procedures and respond effectively to routine and emergent situations.
• Demonstrates cultural sensitivity and the ability to interact respectfully with diverse patient, visitor, and staff populations.
• Ability to write incident reports and read business correspondence and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables, in situations where limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Job Shift:

Varied

Schedule:

Per Diem/Casual

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

Every Weekend

Benefits:

No

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

0

Employee Status:

Per Diem/Casual

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $30.35 to $42.48 / hour

The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location. Candidate starting salaries consider multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.