Security Officer

**Job Summary and Responsibilities**

Glendale Memorial Hospital & Health is seeking a vigilant, responsible, and professional Security Officer to ensure the safety and security of our premises, personnel, and assets. The ideal candidate will possess excellent observation skills, a strong sense of integrity, and the ability to respond effectively to various security situations. This role is crucial in maintaining a secure and orderly environment for everyone within our facility.

+ Protecting staff, patients, and visitors by responding to calls for assistance in a timely and prudent manner, such as violent or unruly patients, visitors, crimes committed or in progress, opening doors, and responding to emergency codes.

+ 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, supplies, reports HIPAA breaches if witnessed; investigates security breaches, conducts follow-up investigations, and writes incident reports.

+ Log all activities in a daily log to record events accurately; complete clear, concise, and legible reports promptly; use appropriate emergency and radio codes when dispatching security officers, and know the hospital campus to ensure those dispatched are sent to the right location.

**Job Requirements**

+ High School / GED required.

+ Six (6) months of experience as a security officer in a healthcare setting, Law enforcement, or military service required.

+ One (1) year of experience as asecurity officer required.

+ American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) within 90 Days required.

+ CA Security Guard License required.

Preferred

+ Basic Health Care Security Officer preferred.

**Where You'll Work**

Founded in 1926, Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center is a 334-bed, acute care, nonprofit, community hospital located in Glendale, California. The hospital offers a full complement of services, including its award winning heart center, the colorectal surgery institute, a gastrointestinal program, and is a Los Angeles County approved primary stroke center. The hospital shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health, one of the nation’s five largest health care systems. Visit here (https://www.dignityhealth.org/socal/locations/glendalememorial) https://www.dignityhealth.org/socal/locations/glendalememorial for more information.

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**Pay Range**

$24.00 - $30.26 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.