Security Officer Per Diem - Westlake Village La Venta Dr.

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Westlake Village (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health in Westlake Village is seeking a Security Officer to safeguard assets, staff, and visitors. You will conduct routine patrols, document incidents, and enforce policies while adhering to state regulations.

The role may involve leadership duties and after-hours security responsibilities. The position requires active certifications (Guard Card, Chemical Agent, CA Driver’s License, BLS), strong communication skills, and the ability to work with diverse teams and law enforcement to

Qualifications

• Guard Card, Chemical Agent, CA driver’s license and BLS certification are required.
• Must express ideas clearly using appropriate vocabulary and spelling.
• Must complete ongoing training as required; training provided.
• Ability to cooperate with various departments and local law enforcement.
• Ability to resolve issues within set policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of security practices and radio language.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine patrols of UCLA Health Westlake Village clinics.
• Document activities and incidents accurately and promptly.
• Enforce applicable policies and state laws; follow guidelines by regulators.
• Ensure staff safety after hours by securing premises.
• Potentially assume leadership roles or perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Guard Card

Chemical Agent

California Driver's License

BLS Certification

Clear Communication

Incident Documentation

Policy Adherence

Public Safety Knowledge

Education

Guard Card Certification

Chemical Agent Certification

California Driver's License

BLS Certification

Job description

Description

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 capacity, you will be responsible for safeguarding all assets, staff, and visitors in and around the Westlake Village on La Venta clinics. Security Officers are expected to conduct routine patrols, document all activities and incidents, and may assume leadership roles or perform other duties as assigned. Moreover, you will be required to enforce all applicable policies and state laws, adhere strictly to all guidelines, including those stipulated by state regulatory agencies. Ensuring the security of the staff after hours by properly securing the premises is also part of your responsibilities.

Salary rate: $36.61

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.