Security Officer

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 will 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 organizations mission vision and values at the forefront of all decision making and action.
• Keeping the organizations 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 organizations mission.

Job Requirements

• 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 Card: CA
• Basic Life Support - CPR within 90 Days and
• Drivers License: CA within 30 Days

Where Youll Work

Founded in 1928 Dignity Health - St. Bernardine Medical Center is a 342-bed acute care nonprofit hospital located in San Bernardino California. Serving nearly 100000 patients annually the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level III NICU heart care stroke care and orthopedics. Additionally Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center and was recently awarded AMA/ASAs Get the Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement recognizing the hospitals commitment to providing the best stroke care. It was named one of Healthgrades Americas 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery in 2026.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority