Security Oficer

Dignity Health; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 47,588,000 - 79,314,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Hospital Bakersfield, part of Dignity Health, is seeking a Security Officer to maintain safety by patrolling assignments, monitoring CCTV and hospital emergency systems, and dispatching officers as needed. You will respond to incidents, protect staff and patients, and uphold our mission, codes, and HIPAA guidelines in a fast‑paced healthcare environment.

Qualifications include High School diploma or GED, CA Security Guard license, CPR (AHA) within 90 days, CA driver’s license, plus six

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Six months healthcare security experience or one year security officer experience.
• CA Security Guard license required.
• AHA CPR within 90 days.
• CA driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Patrol hospital areas by foot and vehicle.
• Monitor electronic surveillance and emergency systems.
• Dispatch security staff using radio communications.
• Report HIPAA breaches and investigate incidents.
• Maintain logs and follow hospital codes and procedures.

Skills

Patrol security

Emergency response

Radio dispatch

Surveillance monitoring

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CA Security Guard License

AHA CPR

Driver's License (CA)

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our Security Officer, you will maintain the highest level of safety and security by patrolling assigned areas, diligently deterring, detecting, and investigating suspicious activity or crime.

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our Security Officer, you will maintain the highest level of safety and security by patrolling assigned areas, diligently deterring, detecting, and investigating suspicious activity or crime. Every day you will effectively monitor electronic surveillance equipment and hospital emergency systems, dispatch appropriate personnel via radio, and actively patrol to protect individuals and property, all while embodying our core values and supporting strategic quality improvement. To be successful in this role, you must demonstrate exceptional vigilance, strong observational skills, proficiency in electronic surveillance and dispatch systems, and a commitment to protecting our community while upholding our organizational values and contributing to a secure environment.

• Protecting staff, patients, and visitors by responding to calls for assistance in a timely and prudent manner. Calls may include incidents such as violent or unruly patients, visitors, crimes committed or in progress, or to emergency codes, and requests for opening doors. Patrol the facility and grounds by foot or vehicle; monitor security alarms and dispatch officers promptly to location(s) where needed; and report unsafe acts or conditions.
• Knowledge of emergency procedures, equipment, and supplies, including of radios and hospital codes.
• Reports HIPAA breaches if witnessed; investigate security breaches, conducts investigations, and writes incident reports. Ensures that all activities are logged. That incident reports are accurately completed that they are clear, concise, legible and submitted in a timely manner.
• Use appropriate emergency and radio codes in dispatching security officers while knowing hospital campus to ensure that dispatches are to right location. Keeping the organization’s mission, vision and values at the forefront of all decision making and action.
• Keeping the organization’s mission, vision and values at the forefront of all decision making and action.
• Demonstrates the professional and technical skills necessary for the role, exhibiting both depth and breadth of expertise. Builds trust and confidence through respectful and credible interactions that reflect positively on personal integrity and the organization’s mission.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Graduate or GED
• Six (6) months experience as security officer in a healthcare setting, Law enforcement or military service or
• One (1) year experience as a Security Officer
• Security Guard: CA
• AHA Basic Life Support - CPR, within 90 Days
• Driver's License: CA

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1910, Dignity Health - Mercy Hospital is a 229-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Bakersfield, California. Serving nearly 90,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including Level II NICU, cancer care, women’s health, and orthopedics. Additionally, Mercy Hospital Downtown & Mercy Hospital Southwest have been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. They are both Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Centers. Mercy Hospital Downtown offers the only inpatient Oncology Unit in Bakersfield while Mercy Hospital Southwest has the only Obstetric Emergency Department in Bakersfield.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Pay Range

$25.00 - $27.68 /hour