Hospital Security Officer

University of Washington•Seattle, WA

12d•$27 - $39

About The Position

UW Medical Center Northwest Center for Behavioral Health and Learning has an outstanding opportunity to hire a full time variable shift HOSPITAL SECURITY OFFICER. WORK SCHEDULE 100% FTE DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION 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. POSITION HIGHLIGHTS Create safety and security for patients, visitors and staff at the No. 1 Hospital in Seattle and WA State Exceptional benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, etc. PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBLIITIES 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

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