Hospital Security Officer - UWMC-ML
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. 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.
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
Benefits
- Exceptional benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, etc.
- For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
