Security Officer, Per Diem - Central Coast Community Clinics

UCLA Health; Atascadero (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health Atascadero Clinic seeks a dedicated Security Officer to protect staff, patients, and facilities. You will perform regular patrols, document incidents, and uphold security policies in line with state requirements. The position offers a variable schedule, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Required certifications include Guard Card, California Driver’s License, BLS, and Chemical Agent, with strong emphasis on clear communication, teamwork, and emergency response abilities.

Qualifications

• Guard Card, Chemical Agent, CA driver’s license and BLS certification required.
• Able to clearly express ideas using proper vocabulary and spelling.
• Must complete required training and maintain professional conduct.
• Capable of working with diverse teams including staff, security, and law enforcement.
• Ability to resolve issues within established policies and procedures.
• Able to use security equipment and general office devices.
• Able to engage diplomatically with the public and maintain a professional appearance.
• Able to relay information clearly in writing or verbally.

Responsibilities

• Patrol UCLA Health community clinics in Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and Atascadero.
• Document routine activities and incidents; may lead in certain duties.
• Enforce policies and state laws; ensure building security after closing.

Skills

Clear communication

Policy adherence

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Public safety awareness

Security equipment operation

Emergency response

Public relations

Education

Guard Card

Chemical Agent

California Driver's License

BLS Certification

Job description

Work Location: Atascadero, CA, USA

Work Schedule

variable shifts/hours, including days, nights, weekends and holidays

Posted Date

11/02/2026

Salary Range: $38.82 - 38.82 Hourly

Employment Type

Duration

Indefinite

Job #

33817

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. We cordially invite you to consider joining our team.

In this position, you will protect and guard all assets, staff, patients, and visitors in and around the UCLA Health Community Clinics in the Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and Atascadero Clinics. Security Officers perform regular patrols and document all routine activities, incidents, and may perform in a lead capacity as well as other duties as assigned. Additionally, you will enforce all policies and state laws, and follow all guidelines including state regulatory agency requirements. You will also ensure that the building is properly secured after closing.

Salary rate: $38.82 / hourly

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 in order 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 the ability to 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 in order to expedite calls and to 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 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.