Security Officer, Per Diem - Thousand Oaks

UCLA Health; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health in Thousand Oaks, CA is seeking a Security Officer to protect patients, staff, and facilities. This full-time, on-site role requires regular patrols, incident reporting, and adherence to policies and state laws.

The ideal candidate holds a Guard Card, DOJ Chemical Agent certification, CPR, BLS, and a valid driver's license, with strong communication and teamwork skills. The position may be converted to career, with a schedule including Saturdays and Sundays, 8:30am to 5:30pm and

Qualifications

• Possess and maintain current certifications: Guard Card, DOJ Chemical Agent, CPR, driver’s license.
• Ability to clearly and concisely express ideas using appropriate vocabulary and spelling.
• Must complete continual training classes as required. (Training provided)
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with Thousand Oaks Primary & Specialty Care employees, Management, Security Management, Local Law Enforcement and surrounding community.
• Ability to independently resolve issues working within set policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of security practices and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Protect assets, staff, patients, and visitors at Thousand Oaks Clinic.
• Perform regular patrols and document activities, incidents, and other duties as assigned.
• Enforce policies and state laws; follow guidelines including regulatory requirements.
• Maintain driving record and applicable certifications; comply with DMV Pull Notice System.

Skills

Communication

Public safety

Emergency response

Diplomacy

Problem solving

Teamwork

Observation

Education

Guard Card

D.O.J. Chemical Agent

CPR

Driver's license

BLS Certification

Job description

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Work Location: Thousand Oaks, CA, USA

Onsite or Remote

Fully On-Site

Work Schedule

Saturday and Sunday, 8:30am - 5:30pm may include some week days and holidays

Posted Date

05/12/2026

Salary Range: $38.82 - 38.82 Hourly

Employment Type

Duration

Indefinite

Job #

30397

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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This position may be converted to career.

Serving at UCLA Health will give you the opportunity to use your specialized abilities to help improve the lives of our patients, their families, and your fellow UCLA Health team members. You’ll provide critical support that makes healing happen. We’d love to have you join us.

Under supervision, Security Officers protect and guard all assets, staff, patients, and visitors in and around Thousand Oaks Clinic. Security Officers perform regular patrols and document all routine activities, incidents, and other duties as assigned. Security Officers enforce all policies and state laws, and follow all guidelines including state regulatory agency requirements. Incumbent must possess and maintain current certification in a California Guard Card, D.O.J. Chemical Agent, CPR training and driver’s license.

Salary rate: $38.82 / hourly

Job Qualifications

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• Possess and maintain current certification: Guard Card, D.O.J. Chemical Agent, CPR, 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 Thousand Oaks 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.

Position is subject to the California DMV's "Pull Notice System" and continued employment is contingent upon proof of a satisfactory driving record.

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.