Senior Security Guard - Health

University of California, San Francisco • San Francisco, CA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Our Security Guard, also known as our Health Safety Ambassador (HSA) at UCSF Health, plays a vital role in ensuring a safe, welcoming, and secure environment across all UCSF Medical Center facilities. As a frontline representative of the Security Services team, the HSA supports the protection of patients, staff, visitors, and physical assets through proactive patrols, access control, safety surveillance, and timely incident response. This position includes specific POST responsibilities, customer-focused engagement, and participation in events or special assignments that require professional security presence and public interaction. The role is also responsible for physically intervening in escalated situations and applying approved physical restraint techniques in accordance with hospital and UCPD policies and safety protocols.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• One or more years of experience in one or more of these areas: customer service, security, public safety, or law enforcement.
• Knowledge of standard security protocols and emergency response procedures.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to engage respectfully with diverse populations, including those with physical or mental health needs.
• Basic computer skills for incident reporting include utilizing email and access control systems.
• Valid California Guard Card issued by the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services.
• Valid California Driver’s License.
• Ability to work various shifts and days of the week onsite in San Francisco.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree in criminal justice or related field
• Two or more years of experience in a healthcare or institutional security environment.
• CPR/First Aid Certification.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring a safe, welcoming, and secure environment across all UCSF Medical Center facilities.
• Supporting the protection of patients, staff, visitors, and physical assets through proactive patrols, access control, safety surveillance, and timely incident response.
• Engaging in customer-focused interactions.
• Participating in events or special assignments that require professional security presence and public interaction.
• Physically intervening in escalated situations and applying approved physical restraint techniques in accordance with hospital and UCPD policies and safety protocols.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED