**Overview** French Hospital Medical Center located in San Luis Obispo California has been named one of the Nation’s 100 Top Hospitals by Truven Health Analytics and is rated among the top hospitals in the nation for cardiac orthopedic and GI services. French Hospital has achieved the prestigious designation as a Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission. The Copeland Forbes and Rossi Cardiac Care Center provides the latest innovative cardiac and imaging technology. The hospital is also home to the unique Hearst Cancer Resource Center offering free education resources and support to cancer patients and their families. French Hospital Medical Center is a part of Dignity Health’s Southern California Division and is a member of CommonSpirit Health the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools and comprehensive outpatient services - all recognized for quality safety and service. Each hospital is supported by an active philanthropic Foundation to help meet the growing health care needs of our communities. To learn more go towww.dignityhealth.org/FrenchHospital. **Responsibilities** In keeping with the French Hospital Medical Center health care philosophy the Security Officer performs a variety of duties relating to the security of the Medical Center buildings and grounds to prevent fire theft vandalism illegal entry and to assure the personal safety of employees patients and visitors. \#HelloSecurityOfficer security officer guard safety protection guard card IAHSS law enforcement military service police public safety **Qualifications** **Minimum Requirements:** + Must possess a valid California Driver License (CA DL) + Must possess a valid California Security Guard Card Permit (SEC GUARD) + Must successfully complete the Hospital Security Officer Training Program within a 90-day period of time **Preferred Requirements:** + At least six (6) months experience in security or law enforcement **Special Skills:** + To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each key activity satisfactorily. + The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. + Ability to read analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals and legal documents. + Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from patients employees regulatory agencies or members of the business community. + Ability to effectively present information to top management public groups and/or hospital committees. + Ability to define problems collect data establish facts and draw valid conclusions. + Knowledge of security policies and procedures and how Security interfaces with other departments. + Must have computer knowledge and proficient in the use of MS Word Excel and Access. **Pay Range** $23.00 - $25.59 /hour We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.