Security Officer Lead - Evenings - Encinitas

Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas has served North County’s coastal communities since 1978. We’re located at Santa Fe Drive and I-5, within walking distance of a park, fitness center, grocery store, pharmacy and restaurants.

Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas’ campus includes Scripps Clinic Encinitas and an outpatient imaging center. We’re home to notable specialty programs including a 24-hour emergency room, accredited stroke care, physical rehabilitation services (including a brain injury day treatment program), our Baby Friendly birthing pavilion and a Level II neonatal intensive care unit.

This is a full-time, benefit eligible position for evening shift located at Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas.Why join Scripps Health?

At Scripps Health, your ambition is empowered and your abilities are appreciated:

• Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
• Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025.
• Scripps Health has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications.
• Becker’s Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2026 list of 150 top places to work in health care.
• We have transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables you to thrive in your specific field as well as in your overall career.
• Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology.

The Lead Security Officer supports Scripps Health through the performances of duties which provide a reasonably safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, employees, medical staff, and property. Is a visible deterrent to criminal activity and actively patrols assigned areas. Ensures policies and procedures are carried out and reports non-compliance. Responds to emergency situations and when appropriate provides guidance for the safe management of the situation, communicating with leadership as necessary. Must be able to assume control of security related emergencies. Monitors and arranges shift activities and post coverage according to schedule requirements and staff availability. Is primary liaison between security operations, law enforcement, and key stakeholders in the healthcare environment to include, clinical staff, charge nurses, physicians, and other healthcare leadership. Provides leadership, guidance, training, and orientation for new and current security officers. Demonstrates a work style that is supportive of the security leadership team and reflects the mission, vision, and values of Scripps Health.

Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills:

• 1 year security, law enforcement, military, or related.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Required Certification/Registration:

• CA Driver's License.
• Conducted Energy Weapon (CEW aka TASER) User Certification X26P (within 90 days).
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional.
• CA BSIS CA Security Guard.

Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:

• Associates Degree POST PC 832 Laws of Arrest.
• 2 years security, law enforcement, military, or related.

At Scripps Health, you will experience the pride, support and respect of an organization that has been repeatedly recognized as one of the nation’s Top 100 Places to Work.
You’ll be surrounded by people committed to making a difference in the lives of their patients and their teammates. So if you’re open to change, go ahead and unlock your potential.

Position Pay Range: $25.95-$32.56/hour