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Security Officer I (multiple openings & shifts)


Job Location:

Palo Alto, CA - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 28 - 32
Posted: 16 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 13 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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Rotating - 12 Hour (United States of America)

Security Services: Security Officer I

Join our dedicated team of security professionals at Stanford Health Care where your work supports the safety and well-being of our patients faculty physicians staff students and visitors. We are seeking motivated individuals who are passionate about healthcare security and eager to grow within a dynamic and mission-driven organization.

At Stanford Health Care we believe in fostering the professional development of our team members. Our security team is structured in tiers providing clear pathways for career advancement based on experience training and responsibility levels. Start your journey in a foundational role as a Security Officer Ifocusing onvisitor management access control wayfinding and customer service.


Open Positions *Note: All shifts are 12 hours long*

Frontside Days:

Start time of0400hours
Week 1- Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday
Week 2- Sunday Monday Tuesday

Frontside Nights:
Start time of1600 hours
Week 1- Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday
Week 2- Sunday Monday Tuesday

Backside Days:
Start time of0400 hours
Week 1-ThursdayFridaySaturday
Week 2-Wednesday Thursday FridaySaturday

Backside Nights:
Start time of1600 hours
Week 1-ThursdayFridaySaturday
Week 2-Wednesday Thursday FridaySaturday

Frontside Days:

Start time of0700 hours
Week 1- Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday
Week 2- Sunday Monday Tuesday

Frontside Nights:
Start time of1900hours
Week 1- Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday
Week 2- Sunday Monday Tuesday

Backside Days:
Start time of0700 hours
Week 1-ThursdayFridaySaturday
Week 2-Wednesday Thursday FridaySaturday

Shift Differentials:
Days-hours
Evening- 1600 hours- 10%
Nights-hours- - 16%

This is a Stanford Health Care job.

A Brief Overview
The SECURITY OFFICER I USAU assists in ensuring medical center safety and security during assigned shifts and during emergency situations. Conducts safety inspections responds to code designated incidents and other emergencies. The Security Officer writes comprehensive reports detailing causes actions and responses and is also responsible for investigating crimes and other incidents and submits related reports and recommendations. This person performs dispatch duties when necessary.

Locations
Stanford Health Care

What you will do

  • Employees must abide by all the Joint Commission requirements including but not limited to sensitivity to cultural diversity patient care patients rights and ethical treatment safety and security of physical environments emergency management teamwork respect for others participation in ongoing education and training communication and adherence to safety and quality programs sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals and licensure and health screenings.
  • Conducts safety inspections responds to code designated incidents and other emergencies. Ensures medical center safety and security during assigned shifts and during emergency situations.
  • Investigates crimes and other incidents and submits related reports and recommendations.
  • Report any observed hazards to the Security Operations Center for response documentation and escalation.
  • Writes comprehensive reports detailing causes actions and responses.


Education Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent.


Experience Qualifications

  • Two (2) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience.
    Successfully pass the following training within the first 30 days of hire
    1. De-escalation
    2. CPI
    3. Patient rights and holding
    4. Psychiatric Security Training
    5. Handcuffing


Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

  • Ability to adapt to and deal with change and ambiguity.
  • Ability to generate ideas consult with departments and coordinate administrative solutions to alleviate security problems.
  • Ability to observe and recall names places and incidents read and understand laws ordinances departmental rules and policies.
  • Ability to plan organize prioritize work independently and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to relate to others in a calm tactful and courteous manner.
  • Ability to solve problems and identify solutions.
  • Ability to speak and write effectively at a level appropriate for the job.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment.
  • Ability to work well with individuals at all levels of the organization.
  • Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area.
  • Knowledge of local state and federal regulatory requirements related to areas of functional responsibility.
  • Knowledge of police/law enforcement procedures and techniques.


Licenses and Certifications

  • CADL - California Drivers License - Valid and In State.
  • PPSO - California Proprietary Private Security Officer License required within 90 Days or
  • SGRC - Security Guard Registration Card required within 90 Days


These principles apply to ALL employees:

SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience

Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanfords patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health healing and recovery.

You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars from the patient and familys perspective:

  • Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care
  • Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health
  • Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination

Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination inall ofits policies and practices including the area of employment. Accordingly SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race color sex sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression religion age national or ethnic origin political beliefs marital status medical condition genetic information veteran status or disability or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders members of all racial and ethnic groups people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $28.81 - $32.46 per hour

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors including but not limited to internal equity experience education specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.


Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority


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Stanford Health Care delivers the highest levels of care and compassion. SHC treats cancer, heart disease, brain disorders, primary care issues, and many more.

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