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Supervisor of Security
Company : Catholic Health Initiatives
Location : Los Angeles, CA, 90015
Job Type : Full Time
Salary : 30.78-45.78 HOUR
Date Posted : 3 January 2026
Job Summary and Responsibilities
- The Supervisor of Security primary objective will be to maintain a safe, secure and threat free environment. The Supervisor shall assist with providing a framework for the successful implementation and maintenance of a comprehensive security program.
Is responsible for managing and directing Security personnel on assigned shifts. - Ensures that security personnel perform their assigned duties related to ensuring the security and safety of patients, visitors and hospital staff.
- The Supervisor will assist with design, development and coordination of activities of the Security staff in protecting the safety and security of patients, visitors, staff, and physicians.
- Assist with the Development and implementation of the Security Management Plan and assists with managing and coordinating responses to critical incidents. Reviews and addresses identified actual and potential security breaches. Helps implement security awareness programs.
- One (1) year experience as a security officer involving extensive contact and or law enforcement and military security experience in a leadership capacity.
- CA Guard Card
- CA Driver's License
- BLS from AHA within 90 days
- Familiar with Joint Commission, Knowledge of Environment o Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and OSHA regulations and standards.
- Workplace violence training within 6 months of employment.
- Has completed ICS 100, 200, and 700 training or will so within days of employment.
Preferred
- International Association of Healthcare Security Services (IAHSS) Basic Advanced courses within 90 days of position appointment and IAHSS Supervisor course within six months of position appointment.
Founded in 1887, Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center is a 318-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in downtown Los Angeles. The hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II trauma center, the Los Angeles Center for Womens Health, obstetrics and pediatric services, and comprehensive cardiac and surgical services. The hospital shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health, one of the nations five largest health care systems. Visit here https://www.dignityhealth.org/socal/locations/californiahospital for more information.
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Frequently asked questions
A Supervisor of Security in Los Angeles manages multiple shifts, coordinating security staff to maintain safety in a high-traffic hospital environment. Their daily routine includes overseeing incident responses, conducting security briefings, and ensuring compliance with regulations tailored to healthcare settings.
This position demands leadership experience in security, preferably with law enforcement or military background, plus certifications like a California guard card and BLS. Knowledge of healthcare compliance frameworks such as CMS and OSHA is crucial for effective security program management.
Progression often leads to senior roles like Security Manager or Director of Security, particularly within healthcare systems. Gaining advanced IA HSS certifications and mastering incident command systems can accelerate advancement opportunities in hospital security leadership.
Catholic Health Initiatives emphasizes a culture of humankindness, which means Supervisors balance strict safety protocols with compassionate interactions. They implement security strategies that protect patients and staff while supporting the organization’s nonprofit healthcare mission.
At Catholic Health Initiatives, the Supervisor integrates healthcare-specific compliance with a community-focused approach, overseeing security in a large, acute care hospital with trauma and pediatric services. This contrasts with more corporate-focused security roles that prioritize asset protection over patient safety.
Supervisors of Security in Los Angeles hospitals generally earn between $65,000 and $85,000 annually, influenced by experience and certifications. Specialized healthcare security expertise and leadership skills can push compensation toward the higher end of this range.
Heavy traffic in downtown Los Angeles can extend commute times significantly, so Supervisors often adjust schedules or use flexible hours. Proximity to public transit and carpooling options play a role in managing reliable attendance and shift coverage.
Besides the California guard card and BLS certification, healthcare security employers in L.A. prefer IA HSS basic and advanced courses. Completion of ICS 100, 200, and 700 trainings is also highly regarded due to the region’s emphasis on coordinated emergency response.