Security Guard HRS-833

Position Summary

The Security Guard is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for patients, staff, and visitors by patrolling and monitoring premises to prevent unauthorized access, vandalism, theft, and other unlawful activities. This position also ensures facility readiness in case of emergencies and supports overall hospital operations through presence, visibility, and responsive service.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of duties to safeguard the facility’s buildings, grounds, and occupants.


• Ensures safety protocols are followed and provides a visible deterrent to potential threats.


• Patrols interior and exterior areas of the hospital and district grounds on a scheduled or random basis.


• Observes and reports unusual activities, safety hazards, and equipment malfunctions.


• Intervenes in suspicious or unauthorized activity; questions individuals, detains if necessary, and contacts local law enforcement as appropriate.


• Assists employees, patients, and visitors by escorting them to vehicles or other areas as requested.


• Monitors and enforces parking regulations, checking for proper parking authorization.


• Inspects exterior lighting and emergency access routes to ensure facility readiness.


• Documents incidents and routine patrols through detailed written reports or electronic logs.


• Maintains key control systems, manages issuance and retrieval of employee ID badges.


• Responds to emergency codes and participates in drills and real-time situations.


• Performs other related duties as assigned to support operational needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.


• Previous experience in security, law enforcement, or a healthcare facility preferred.


• 1-year of security guard experience in a health care is highly desired. 

Job Type: Full-time, Variable Shifts 

Pay: $25-34/hour

All job offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, physical exam, drug test, and verification of education qualifications and credentials.  

San Benito Health Care District is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination and harassment against employees, applicants for employment, individuals providing services in the workplace pursuant to a contract, and volunteers based on their actual or perceived: race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status (including registered domestic partnership status), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity and expression), age (40 and over), sexual orientation, status, military and veteran status and any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law (sometimes referred to, collectively, as “protected characteristics”).