Senior Security Guard - Health

University-of-California---SAN-Francisc; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

UCSF Health is seeking a Security Guard, also known as Health Safety Ambassador (HSA), to safeguard patients, staff, visitors and assets across UCSF Medical Center facilities. The role emphasizes proactive patrols, access control, safety surveillance and timely incident response.

As a frontline representative of Security Services, you will engage with the public, support special events, intervene in escalated situations, and apply approved physical restraint techniques in line with hospital

Responsibilities

• Patrol facilities to deter risks and respond to security incidents.
• Control access to facilities and monitor entry points.
• Conduct safety surveillance and report hazards or breaches.
• Respond to emergencies and assist in incident de-escalation.
• Apply approved physical restraint techniques in accordance with policies.

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Our Security Guard, also known as our Health Safety Ambassador (HSA) at UCSF Health, plays a vital role in ensuring a safe, welcoming, and secure environment across all UCSF Medical Center facilities. As a frontline representative of the Security Services team, the HSA supports the protection of patients, staff, visitors, and physical assets through proactive patrols, access control, safety surveillance, and timely incident response.

This position includes specific POST responsibilities, customer-focused engagement, and participation in events or special assignments that require professional security presence and public interaction. The role is also responsible for physically intervening in escalated situations and applying approved physical restraint techniques in accordance with hospital and UCPD policies and safety protocols.