Hospital Security Officer*

September 18, 2026

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The Job ONLY THE FIRST 200 APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED Pre-posted for viewing starting Saturday August 29, 2026. Applications will only be accepted online starting on Friday September 4, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., until 200 applications have been received or until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, September 18, 2026, whichever occurs first

Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) is recruiting for Hospital Security Officers who ensure the safety of employees, patients, and visitors while securing hospital buildings and grounds. Hospital Security Officers are a critical part of ensuring the public has a positive experience, serving as frontline staff greeting and directing visitors. These positions provide exemplary customer service while proactively interacting with thousands of customers daily as part of a large staff responsible for performing crowd control, patrolling the interior and exterior of the facility, enforcing hospital policies, and responding to emergency situations.

In addition, Security Officers assist medical staff with observing, monitoring, escorting and physically restraining patients, transporting patients, retrieving gurneys for medical staff and escorting deceased patients to the morgue. *Official title: Security Officer I. For more detailed information, refer to the Security Officer I job description.

ARROWHEAD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Located on a beautiful 70-acre campus in Colton, California (50 miles east of Los Angeles), Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) is a state-of-the-art, public/nonprofit, 456-bed, university affiliated teaching hospital licensed by the State of California Department of Public Health and accredited by The Joint Commission. The hospital houses a regional burn center serving four counties (San Bernardino, Riverside, Mono and Inyo), a comprehensive stroke center, level I trauma center and a freestanding in-patient behavioral health center. Additionally, ARMC operates five community-based, primary care clinics and over 40 specialty care outpatient services.

ARMC is the primary teaching hospital for the adjacently located California University of Science and Medicine (CUSM), the Inland Empire's newest medical school. To find out more about Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, please visit: EXCELLENT BENEFITS & RETIREMENT To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits and the Memoranda of Understanding (MOU). The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Shift Availability: ARMC is a 24 hour facility; applicants must be available to work all shifts, including weekends and holidays. Not indicating availability to work all shifts on supplemental will result in removal from the recruitment process. License: A valid California Class C driver license is required at time of appointment and just be maintained throughout employment.

Employees are required to drive county vehicles. Pre-Employment Process: Applicants selected for these positions must pass a background investigation, verification of employment history and education. Work Environment: The work environment may involve exposure to assaultive and combative patients and visitors.

Successful completion of Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) training within six (6) months of hire is required. The MAB certification must be maintained while employed. Work Attire: Professional attire is recommended for all onsite interviews.

Applicants selected for these positions are required to wear the designated ARMC uniform. Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. Minimum Requirements Candidates must possess ALL of the following: Registration: Must possess and maintain a current Guard Registration Card issued by the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services of California.

-AND- License: Must possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver license. -AND- Availability: Must be available to work ALL SHIFTS: Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Rotating, Swing, and Holidays. Desired Qualifications Applicants fluent in American Sign Language, Arabic, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish and/or Vietnamese are strongly encouraged to apply.

Additional compensation is associated with positions requiring the use of bilingual skills. Testing of bilingual skills may be required to receive additional compensation. Selection Process Examination Procedure: There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire; therefore, it is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible.

Do not refer to a resume as it will not be reviewed. Application Procedure: Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 pm on Friday, September 18, 2026. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.

All communications regarding the selection process will be via e-mail. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently to learn additional information regarding this recruitment. Check your GovernmentJobs account for notifications.

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Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment. To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline.

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Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy. For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.

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