Lead Security Officer - Nights
About The Position
Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. Our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today. Position Summary Lead the delivery and continuous improvement of security services across City of Hope Duarte campus, ensuring the protection of patients, visitors, employees, and assets. This role assists with shift operations, emergency response on-site, and helps ensure security systems, parking operations, and safety processes run efficiently and effectively.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree or equivalent experience
- Minimum 5 years of security experience (hospital or healthcare environment preferred)
- Prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred
- CA Driver’s License
- Guard Card
- Pepper Spray Permit
- CPR (within 3 months of hire)
- Strong communication, customer service, and organizational skills
- Ability to respond effectively in high-pressure and emergency situations
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and security-related systems
Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise security staff during assigned shifts across campus and offsite locations
- Oversee daily security operations including access control, CCTV, alarms, investigations, and traffic/parking management
- Coordinate initial response to emergency incidents and partner with leadership and emergency services
- Conduct investigations into incidents, complaints, and security concerns while recommending risk mitigation strategies
- Maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, law enforcement, and regulatory agencies
- Assist with security budgeting, monitoring performance, and supporting operational goals
- Support business continuity planning, drills, and emergency preparedness initiatives
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations, reporting standards, and organizational policies
- Prepare reports, review incident documentation, and contribute to continuous process improvements
Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
