Security Officer - Mid Wilshire
Los Angeles, United StatesCompany
UCLA Health Careers
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Job Type
Full-time
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Job Description
Description
Serving at UCLA Health will give you the opportunity to use your specialized abilities to help improve the lives of our patients, their families, and your fellow UCLA Health team members. You’ll provide critical support that makes healing happen. We’d love to have you join us.
In this position, you will protect and guard all assets, staff, patients, and visitors in and around the UCLA Medical Center. Security Officers perform regular patrols and document all routine activities, incidents, and may perform in a lead capacity as well as other duties as assigned. Additionally, you will enforce all policies and state laws, and follow all guidelines including state regulatory agency requirements. You will also ensure that the building is properly secured after closing.
Salary range: $27.00 - $34.33 / Hourly
Serving at UCLA Health will give you the opportunity to use your specialized abilities to help improve the lives of our patients, their families, and your fellow UCLA Health team members. You’ll provide critical support that makes healing happen. We’d love to have you join us.
In this position, you will protect and guard all assets, staff, patients, and visitors in and around the UCLA Medical Center. Security Officers perform regular patrols and document all routine activities, incidents, and may perform in a lead capacity as well as other duties as assigned. Additionally, you will enforce all policies and state laws, and follow all guidelines including state regulatory agency requirements. You will also ensure that the building is properly secured after closing.
Salary range: $27.00 - $34.33 / Hourly
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Security Guard Jobs in United States
What is the median annual salary for security guards in the United States in 2026?
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the median annual wage for security guards at $37,860 in May 2023, projected to $41,500 in 2026 based on 3% annual wage growth. Entry-level wages start at $29,190 annually, while experienced guards earn up to $60,180. Full-time positions average 2,080 hours per year at $20 per hour.
What work visa do non-US citizens need for security guard jobs?
USCIS issues H-2B visas for temporary non-agricultural roles like unarmed security guards, with a FY2026 base cap of 66,000 visas plus up to 64,716 supplemental. Employers must file DOL Form ETA-9142B certification proving insufficient US workers. Processing fee is $530 per petition as of 2026.
What education or experience is required for entry-level security guard jobs?
Bureau of Labor Statistics states no formal education beyond high school diploma is required for most security guard positions. No prior experience is needed, with employers providing 1-8 weeks of on-the-job training. Background checks are mandatory in 90% of jobs.
What documents do I need to apply and start working as a security guard?
DOL mandates Form I-9 employment eligibility verification using List A (e.g., US passport) or List B+C (e.g., driver's license + Social Security card). Most employers require a state ID, resume, and criminal background check costing $50 average. Drug test is standard for 75% of positions.
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