DSHS WSH Security Guard 2

State of Washington • Pierce County – Lakewood, WA

19h • Onsite

About The Position

This position is open to current DSHS employees only. Western State Hospital is growing, and we’re looking for dedicated professionals to join our team. We are currently hiring two Security Guards for day-shift positions (6:00 AM–2:30 PM). In this vital role, you will help ensure the safety and security of our staff, patients, visitors, and campus facilities, playing an essential part in supporting our mission at Western State Hospital. We are seeking people who can quickly adapt to their environment, who have the skills to proactively manage safety & security situations, and who can be an effective member of our team. Your important role is to assist WSH management in enforcing hospital rules, regulations, policies, and statutory law. See why people like you chose careers with DSHS.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license
• High school diploma/GED
• Two years of experience in areas of work, such as security guard, correctional officer, store investigations, police officer, police reserve officer, military police, or other law enforcement work.
• Or a certificate of completion in a basic law enforcement training program approved by the Washington Criminal Justice Training Commission, and one year of experience in areas of work, such as security guard, correctional officer, store investigations, police officer, police reserve officer, military police, or other law enforcement work.
• Or a certificate of completion in a police or reserve police academy or military training program, and one year of experience in areas of work, such as security guard, correctional officer, store investigations, police officer, police reserve officer, military police, or other law enforcement work.
• Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license.
• Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Patrol campus in a vehicle and on foot, provide protection for hospital staff, patients, visitors, and property.
• Intervene and de-escalate in uncertain/crises.
• Provide security presence, walk-throughs, and safety checks on the wards.
• Assist in gathering evidence.
• Act as liaison between emergency responders and the hospital leadership; gather information for Law Enforcement, identify witnesses, and obtain initial statements.
• Confiscate and secure contraband, write reports.
• Operate a camera, computer, copier/scanner, and other provided software to complete Security Activity Reports and email; operate a two-way radio, telephone, personal alarms, and metal detectors.
• Respond to fire, smoke, intrusion, and burglar alarms.
• Ensure accountability of equipment, keys, I.D badges, and other controlled items.
• Issue parking violation notices as appropriate.
• Assist in providing on-the-job training and orientation for newly hired Security Guards.

Benefits

• Great selection of health and retirement plans
• Paid leave
• Training
• Compensation benefits
• Additional 5% premium pay for opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week
• Orca Card for transportation needs (for Pierce County employees)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED