Security Officer

Cottage Health; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Santa Barbara is hiring a Security Officer responsible for safeguarding the welfare of patients, staff, and visitors. The role involves performing patrols to ensure security against theft and vandalism. Required qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, a Private Security Officer license, and proficiency in Basic Life Support. The position offers a chance to make a difference in community health.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year security experience or two years of prior military experience.
• Private Proprietary Security Officer license required.
• California Driver License mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative foot patrol of hospital buildings.
• Ensure physical security against theft, vandalism, and intrusion.

Skills

Security experience

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Education

High school grad or GED

Job description

Overview

Oct 06, 2025

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital seeks a Security Officer for their SBCH Security department responsible for safeguarding the physical welfare of patients, staff, and visitors. Helps protect the hospital's property and assets from vandalism and theft. Major responsibilities include:

• Performs preventative foot patrol of hospital buildings, perimeters and parking lots to ensure their physical security against theft, intrusion, vandalism, and other damage-producing causes.

Qualifications

All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently.

Education

• Preferred: High school grad or GED and completion of college-level courses.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations

• Minimum: Private Proprietary Security Officer license. California Driver License. American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) within 6 months of hire or transfer.

Years of Related Work Experience

• Preferred: One (1) year security experience or two (2) years of prior military experience.

About Us

Cottage Health is a leading acute care hospital system, located on the central coast of California, widely known for our superior patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health system operates primarily in Santa Barbara, Ca, since 1888, and consists of three acute care hospitals, a Rehabilitation Hospital, multiple clinics and a multi-site Urgent Care system. Our mission is to serve the central coast communities with excellence, integrity, and compassion. Every day we touch thousands of lives in many different ways, resolute in our mission to put patients first. Cottage Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cottage Health applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, gender, transgender, gender expression and identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military status or any other classification protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of the relationship between Cottage Health and an applicant or employee. Cottage Health is committed to upholding discrimination-free hiring practices. We strive to cultivate an environment where exceptional people bring diverse perspectives and find belonging, support and connection to their work. Any Cottage Health applicants who require assistance or reasonable accommodations during the application process may request the need for accommodation with the Recruiter. If you\'re already a Cottage Health employee, please apply on this link only.