Security Command Center Operator- Evening Shift
Company
Cedars-Sinai
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
22 hours ago
Via
via LinkedIn
Job Description
Job Description Grow your career at Cedars-Sinai!
At Cedars-Sinai, we're motivated by a collective spirit of innovation and the challenge to continuously improve. Above all, we share a real passion for helping others. Day after day, from department to department, our people give their all to create a community unlike any other. This is just one of the many reasons U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America’s Best Hospitals—and now we invite you to join us and make a difference every single day in service of this outstanding work – excellence and innovation in patient care, research, and community service. You'll work with a team of professionals and have access to new facilities. This will help you achieve something outstanding for yourself and others.
What will you be doing in this role?
The Command Center Operator is responsible for the Security Department Command Center operations. This includes, but is not limited to, answering incoming telephone calls, dispatching calls, documenting service calls, monitoring alarm systems, monitoring CCTV cameras, maintenance of CCTV recording devices and dispatching medical center wide emergency broadcasts.
Qualifications Education:
• High School Diploma/GED - Required
Experience:
• Minimum one (1) year prior security experience preferred
License/Certifications:
• Security Officer Guard Card/California Guard Card - Required
• Valid California's Driver License - Required
At Cedars-Sinai, we're motivated by a collective spirit of innovation and the challenge to continuously improve. Above all, we share a real passion for helping others. Day after day, from department to department, our people give their all to create a community unlike any other. This is just one of the many reasons U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America’s Best Hospitals—and now we invite you to join us and make a difference every single day in service of this outstanding work – excellence and innovation in patient care, research, and community service. You'll work with a team of professionals and have access to new facilities. This will help you achieve something outstanding for yourself and others.
What will you be doing in this role?
The Command Center Operator is responsible for the Security Department Command Center operations. This includes, but is not limited to, answering incoming telephone calls, dispatching calls, documenting service calls, monitoring alarm systems, monitoring CCTV cameras, maintenance of CCTV recording devices and dispatching medical center wide emergency broadcasts.
Qualifications Education:
• High School Diploma/GED - Required
Experience:
• Minimum one (1) year prior security experience preferred
License/Certifications:
• Security Officer Guard Card/California Guard Card - Required
• Valid California's Driver License - Required
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Security Guard Jobs
What is the federal minimum wage for security guard jobs in the United States in 2026?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, the minimum wage for security guards in the United States is $7.25 per hour as of January 1 2026. Non-exempt security guards must receive overtime at 1.5 times the regular rate for all hours over 40 in a workweek under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
How many hours per week can a security guard work before overtime applies in 2026?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, security guards receive overtime after 40 hours in a workweek at 1.5 times their regular rate as of 2026. Employers must pay this rate for every additional hour and maintain records for at least three years.
What education and experience are required to qualify for security guard jobs in the United States?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, most security guard positions require a high school diploma or equivalent and no prior experience as of 2026. Employers often provide on-the-job training lasting 1 to 3 weeks before assignment.
What documents are needed to apply for a security guard job in the United States in 2026?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, applicants must provide a valid government-issued photo ID, Social Security card, and completed Form I-9 by the first day of employment as of 2026. Many states also require submission of a state-issued guard registration card before starting work.
