Hospital Security Officer - UW Medical Center-Northwest
About The Position
UW Medical Center-Northwest's Department of Public Safety is seeking a Hospital Security Officer to help ensure a safe environment for patients, visitors, and employees across a full-service, 44-acre medical center campus in North Seattle. The department's services include security patrols, safety escorts, admits, and responding to calls for assistance. The position is regular, 100% FTE, with variable shifts; the listed shift is night shift. The pay range is $27.67–$40.20 per hour, with a $5.00-per-hour night shift premium. The position is represented by SEIU 1199NW UWMC Northwest Service and Maintenance.
Requirements
- High school graduation or equivalent.
- A valid driver's license.
- No previous felony convictions.
- Two years of full-time college study in police science or an allied field, or two years of police or campus security experience.
- Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except where legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration, apply.
Responsibilities
- Maintain security and safety by inspecting buildings and grounds.
- Provide customer service and support to patients, staff, faculty, and visitors.
- Tactfully confront individuals, establish trust in authority, and de-escalate anger to reach satisfactory solutions.
- Investigate incidents and crimes and prepare clear, concise, accurate incident reports and other documentation.
- Patrol and inspect the facility's interior and exterior on foot or in a vehicle.
- Respond promptly and safely to calls for assistance and code calls throughout UW Medical Center.
- Evict, hold, or detain people when directed by the appropriate law enforcement agency or clinical or administrative authority.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
