Employer: CommonSpirit Health (St. Joseph’s Westgate Medical Center)
Position: Security Officer
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Job type: Security
Job overview
CommonSpirit Health is hiring a Security Officer for St. Joseph’s Westgate Medical Center in the West Valley (listed under Phoenix). Hospital security officers protect patients, visitors and staff and keep a busy medical campus running safely around the clock. The job combines patrol and access control with a lot of customer service, because officers often help people at very stressful moments.
Key duties
Based on the employer’s listing, the day-to-day work typically includes:
- Patrol buildings, parking areas and entrances
- Respond to alarms, disturbances and emergency codes
- Help de-escalate tense situations with visitors or patients
- Assist with access control, escorts and directions
- Write clear incident reports
Qualifications
The listing asks for, or prefers, the following:
- High school diploma or GED
- Six months of hospital security, law enforcement or military experience, or one year as a security officer
- American Heart Association BLS certification within 90 days of hire
- Arizona security guard license preferred
- IAHSS healthcare security training preferred
Location
The role is based in Phoenix, Arizona. Before you apply, plan your commute, including travel time at the start and end of your shift and parking or public transit options, so you can commit to the schedule with confidence.
Schedule: Hospital security coverage; confirm shift times with the recruiter.
Pay
$18.00 to $24.41 per hour, as stated in the listing. Final pay depends on the employer’s offer, your experience and any applicable differentials.
Our career insight
Hospital security is one of the steadier security jobs, and the pay range rewards experience. If you already have an Arizona guard card, put the card number near the top of your resume. Military or law enforcement applicants should translate their experience into everyday terms such as de-escalation, report writing and patrol. For more tips, read our guide: Security Officer Jobs in Phoenix – A Practical Guide.
How to apply
Apply directly through the employer’s official listing using the button below. SmartLinksJobs is not the employer and never charges applicants. If anyone asks you to pay for training, equipment or a background check before you are hired, stop and report it. Prepare an up-to-date resume that matches the duties above before you click apply.
Closing date: Not stated in the listing. Apply soon, as roles like this can close quickly.
Source: LinkedIn Jobs (CommonSpirit Health listing) – verified Oct 30, 2026