Security Officer Per Diem - Westlake Village La Venta Dr.

UCLA Health; Westlake Village (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health seeks a Security Officer to patrol Westlake Village facilities, protect staff and visitors, and uphold all policies and safety guidelines. The role involves documenting incidents, coordinating with security leadership, and ensuring after-hours security of premises.

Required certifications include Guard Card, Chemical Agent, California Driver’s License, and BLS. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential for maintaining a safe campus environment.

Qualifications

• Must possess Guard Card, Chemical Agent certification, and California driver’s license; BLS certification required.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally; maintain composure under pressure.
• Commitment to ongoing training and professional development.
• Ability to build cooperative working relationships with staff and local authorities.
• Ability to resolve issues independently within set policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine patrols of UCLA Health facilities in Westlake Village.
• Document all activities and incidents; report per policy.
• Enforce all applicable policies and state laws; secure premises after hours.
• Coordinate with security leadership and local law enforcement as needed.

Skills

Communication

Policy adherence

Public interaction

Emergency response

Patrol procedures

Education

Guard Card

BLS Certification

California Driver’s License

Tools

Security equipment operation

Job description

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Work Location: Westlake Village, CA, USA

Onsite or Remote

Fully On-Site

Work Schedule

variable days Monday - Friday 6:30am-6:30pm and may include weekends and holidays

Posted Date

06/16/2026

Salary Range: $38.82 - 38.82 Hourly

Employment Type

Duration

Indefinite

Job #

31197

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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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: $38.82 / hourly

Job Qualifications

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• 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.