Security Officer
Company
Cedars-Sinai
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
3 days ago
Via
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Job Description
Job Description
Grow your career at Cedars-Sinai!
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center has been named to the Honor Roll in U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Hospitals 2025-2026” rankings. When you join our team, you’ll gain access to our groundbreaking biomedical research facilities and sophisticated medical education programs. We offer learning programs, tuition reimbursement and performance-improvement projects so you can achieve certifications and degrees while gaining the knowledge and experience needed to advance your career.
We take pride in hiring the best, most hard-working employees. Our dedicated doctors, nurses and staff reflect the culturally and ethnically varied community we serve. They are proof of our dedication to creating a dynamic, inclusive environment that fuels innovation and the gold standard of patient care we strive for.
What will you be doing in this role?
The Security Officer performs internal and external patrols of various buildings and locations. Promptly responds to all unusual emergencies and provides timely written reports to the Watch Commander. Carries out assigned tasks and post instructions. Provides escort services and protects the safety of others.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
• Perform internal/external patrol of Medical Center and provide escort services.
• Promptly report all unusual occurrences that occur during assigned shift to the Watch Commander.
• Carries out assigned task and post instructions.
• Completes all required daily activity reports in a neat and timely manner.
• Completes all incident reports in a neat and timely manner ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Responds to emergency calls in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Complies with department policies and procedures.
Qualifications
Education:
• High School Diploma/GED - Required
Experience:
• Minimum one (1) year prior security experience preferred
License/Certifications:
• Security Officer Guard Card/California Guard Card - Required
• Valid California's Driver License - Required
Grow your career at Cedars-Sinai!
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center has been named to the Honor Roll in U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Hospitals 2025-2026” rankings. When you join our team, you’ll gain access to our groundbreaking biomedical research facilities and sophisticated medical education programs. We offer learning programs, tuition reimbursement and performance-improvement projects so you can achieve certifications and degrees while gaining the knowledge and experience needed to advance your career.
We take pride in hiring the best, most hard-working employees. Our dedicated doctors, nurses and staff reflect the culturally and ethnically varied community we serve. They are proof of our dedication to creating a dynamic, inclusive environment that fuels innovation and the gold standard of patient care we strive for.
What will you be doing in this role?
The Security Officer performs internal and external patrols of various buildings and locations. Promptly responds to all unusual emergencies and provides timely written reports to the Watch Commander. Carries out assigned tasks and post instructions. Provides escort services and protects the safety of others.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
• Perform internal/external patrol of Medical Center and provide escort services.
• Promptly report all unusual occurrences that occur during assigned shift to the Watch Commander.
• Carries out assigned task and post instructions.
• Completes all required daily activity reports in a neat and timely manner.
• Completes all incident reports in a neat and timely manner ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Responds to emergency calls in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Complies with department policies and procedures.
Qualifications
Education:
• High School Diploma/GED - Required
Experience:
• Minimum one (1) year prior security experience preferred
License/Certifications:
• Security Officer Guard Card/California Guard Card - Required
• Valid California's Driver License - Required
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