Senior Security Guard - Health. San Francisco LilyLifestyle

Our Security Guard, also known as our Health Safety Ambassador (HSA) at UCSF Health, plays a vital role in ensuring a safe, welcoming, and secure environment across all UCSF Medical Center facilities. As a frontline representative of the Security Services team, the HSA supports the protection of patients, staff, visitors, and physical assets through proactive patrols, access control, safety surveillance, and timely incident response.

This position includes specific POST responsibilities, customer-focused engagement, and participation in events or special assignments that require professional security presence and public interaction. The role is also responsible for physically intervening in escalated situations and applying approved physical restraint techniques in accordance with hospital and UCPD policies and safety protocols.

• High school diploma or GED.
• One or more years of experience in one or more of these areas: customer service, security, public safety, or law enforcement.
• Knowledge of standard security protocols and emergency response procedures.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to engage respectfully with diverse populations, including those with physical or mental health needs.
• Basic computer skills for incident reporting to include utilizing email and access control systems.
• Prevention/De-escalation training to be completed within six months of hire.

• Valid California Guard Card issued by the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services.
• Valid California Driver's License.
• Ability to work various shifts and days of the week onsite in San Francisco.

• Associate's degree in criminal justice or related field.
• Two or more years of experience in a healthcare or institutional security environment.
• CPR/First Aid Certification.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification  positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

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