Where You’ll Work
Founded in 1955, Dignity Health - Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed, acute-care, nonprofit hospital. Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II Trauma Center, heart care, cancer care, and women’s health. It is the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley.
Additionally, Northridge Hospital Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center and has been recognized as one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.
One Community. One Mission. One California
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.You'll monitor electronic surveillance and hospital emergency systems, dispatch personnel by radio, and actively patrol to protect people 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 radios and hospital codes.
- Reports HIPAA breaches if witnessed; investigate security breaches, conduct investigations, and write incident reports. Ensures that all activities are logged. Ensures that incident reports are accurately completed and that they are clear, concise, legible, and submitted promptly.
- Use appropriate emergency and radio codes in dispatching security officers while knowing the hospital campus to ensure that dispatches are to the 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.
This position is represented by SEIU-SEC and is covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
Job Requirements
Required
- High School Graduate General Studies, upon hire
- High School GED General Studies, upon hire and
- Six (6) months of experience as a security officer in a healthcare setting, Law enforcement, or military service, upon hire
- One (1) year of experience as a Security Officer, upon hire
- Security Guard: CA, upon hire and
- Basic Life Support - CPR, within 90 Days and
- Driver's License: CA, within 30 Days and
- Fire Safety, within 90 Days