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Security Officer
Company : Catholic Health Initiatives
Location : Folsom, CA, 95630
Job Type : Full Time / Part Time
Salary : 27.25-31.93 HOUR
Date Posted : 13 January 2026
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Security Officer, you will monitor buildings and grounds on the property to ensure the safety and security of employees, patients, and other visitors.
Every day you will monitor the property by walking and driving around the premises. Your security detail could include guarding facility and unit access points, monitoring surveillance cameras, testing new security technology, and protecting all employees/visitors against acts of violence should they arise.
To be successful in this role, you’ll need the ability to remain calm and take action based on the situation, known facts, and understand the position limitations. You are also expected to respond to emergency codes in a timely manner. Previous experience in security/patrol in a healthcare setting is preferred.
- 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 of radios and hospital codes.
- Reports HIPAA breaches if witnessed; investigate security breaches, conducts investigations, and writes incident reports. Ensures that all activities are logged. That incident reports are accurately completed that they are clear, concise, legible and submitted in a timely manner.
- Use appropriate emergency and radio codes in dispatching security officers while knowing hospital campus to ensure that dispatches are to 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.
Required
- High School Graduate General Studies and Six (6) months experience as security officer in a healthcare setting, Law enforcement or military service; or One (1) year experience as a Security Office, upon hire or
- High School GED General Studies and Six (6) months experience as security officer in a healthcare setting, Law enforcement or military service; or One (1) year experience as a Security Office, upon hire
- Commisoned Security Officer: CA, upon hire and
- Basic Life Support - CPR, within 90 Days
- Driver's License: CA, within 30 Days
Dignity Health, Mercy Hospital of Folsom is the community hospital serving the Sierra foothills communities of Folsom El Dorado Hills Granite Bay Cameron Park Shingle Springs and Rescue. With 106 licensed acute-care beds our accredited non-profit hospital has been providing exceptional care for more than 35 years. Mercy Hospital of Folsom provides surgical services including minimally-invasive general urological and gynecological surgeries. We also provide comprehensive and award-winning orthopedic services which include surgery inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation and specialty orthopedic care. As a certified Joint Commission Stroke Center Mercy Folsom provides exceptional care to our patients in our Medical Surgical and Intensive Care units as well as our 25-bed Emergency Department. Our Family Birth Center features private and contemporary birthing suites where labor delivery and recovery occur in one room as well as award-winning lactation training and support. Mercy Folsom received Among America’s 250 Best Hospitals recognition and is a Primary Stroke Center.
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Frequently asked questions
Security Officers in Folsom, CA often navigate a blend of community hospital settings and Sierra foothill environments. This role includes unique patrol duties across diverse terrain and requires familiarity with local emergency codes, reflecting the region’s healthcare and community safety priorities.
Holding a California commissioned security officer license is essential, alongside basic life support (CPR) certification within 90 days. These credentials align perfectly with Catholic Health Initiatives’ standards, emphasizing healthcare safety and swift emergency response.
Security Officers can advance by deepening expertise in emergency response, investigation protocols, and hospital code operations. Opportunities often lead to senior security roles or specialized positions like security operations specialist, leveraging healthcare-focused security experience.
Security Officers at Catholic Health Initiatives embody the mission by fostering a respectful, safe environment for staff and patients. Their decisions and actions consistently align with the organization’s vision, emphasizing integrity and compassionate protection.
Folsom’s healthcare sector, anchored by facilities like Mercy Hospital, creates steady demand for skilled Security Officers. Competition is moderate, favoring candidates with healthcare security backgrounds and California-specific certifications, making the local market accessible yet selective.
Security Officers in Folsom typically earn between $42,000 and $52,000 annually, depending on experience and certifications. Healthcare facilities often offer competitive compensation reflecting the specialized nature of security work in medical settings.
Catholic Health Initiatives equips Security Officers with advanced surveillance tools and new security technologies, paired with ongoing training in hospital emergency codes. This approach ensures officers are prepared to respond swiftly and effectively within healthcare environments.
Officers encounter situations ranging from managing violent incidents to safeguarding HIPAA compliance. The hospital’s acute-care setting demands quick judgment, calm under pressure, and thorough documentation to maintain a secure and patient-focused atmosphere.
Both patrol methods are vital; vehicle patrol covers larger grounds efficiently, while foot patrol allows for detailed, close-up security checks. Balancing these approaches helps maintain comprehensive safety throughout the hospital premises.
During emergencies, Security Officers must quickly identify locations, deploy appropriate radio codes, manage access control, and assist staff calmly. Their prompt, coordinated response is key to protecting lives and maintaining order within the hospital.