Hospital Security Officer - UWMC-Montlake

University of Washington Medical Center•Seattle, WA

1d•$27 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

UW Medical Center-Montlake has an outstanding opportunity for a Hospital Security Officer. The UW Medicine Department of Public Safety at UW Medical Center-Montlake 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. This position creates safety and security for patients, visitors and staff at the No. 1 Hospital in Seattle and WA State. The Security Officer works to maintain security and safety through inspection of buildings and grounds. The successful candidate will 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.

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.
Offer 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.