Hospital Security Officer - UW Medical Center-Northwest

University of Washington•Seattle, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

UW Medical Center-Northwest - Department of Public Safety has an outstanding opportunity for a Hospital Security Officer. This is a 100% FTE position with variable shifts. The UW Medicine Department of Public Safety at UW Medical Center-Northwest is a team of certified security professionals dedicated to ensuring a safe environment. Our services include security patrols, safety escorts, admits, and responding to calls for assistance. The primary responsibility is to protect the security and safety of patients, visitors, and over 2,000 employees across a full-service, 44-acre medical center campus in North Seattle.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent
Possess a valid driver's license
No previous felony convictions
Two years full-time college in police science or allied field OR two years of police or campus security experience
Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

Responsibilities

Maintain security and safety through inspection of buildings and grounds
Possess superior customer service skills, offering support and understanding in dealing with patients, staff, faculty and visitors to the medical center
Tactfully confront individuals and gain their trust for authority, de-escalating anger to bring about satisfactory solutions
Investigate incidents and crimes with the aptitude to complete clear, concise and accurate incident reports and other documentation
Patrol and inspect interior and exterior of facility, on foot or in a vehicle.
Respond promptly and safely to calls for assistance and “code” calls throughout UWMC
Evict, hold or detain persons when directed to do so by the appropriate law enforcement agency, clinical or administrative authority