DSHS OHBH Security Guard 2

State of Washington • King County – Tukwila, WA

12h • Onsite

About The Position

DSHS is hiring a permanent Security Guard 2 at the Olympic Heritage Behavioral Health facility in Tukwila. The role provides security for hospital staff, patients, visitors, and property, and contributes to a compassionate, recovery-oriented environment serving adults with severe psychiatric conditions. Security staff work with facility personnel and emergency responders to support safety, trust, and collaboration.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Meet one of the following experience or training pathways: one year of experience as a Security Guard 1; two years of experience in security guard, correctional officer, store investigations, police officer, police reserve officer, military police, or other law enforcement work; completion of a basic law enforcement training program approved by the Washington Criminal Justice Training Commission and one year of qualifying experience; or completion of a police or reserve police academy or military training program and one year of qualifying experience.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds, walk for 90% of the workday, stand for more than eight hours, climb stairs routinely, and occasionally stoop and stretch.
• Ability to operate company vehicles and use a camera, computer, copier/scanner, provided software, telephone, personal alarms, metal detectors, and two-way radio.
• Knowledge of basic report-writing techniques and ability to communicate effectively with guests and patrons from various cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Patrol the campus by vehicle and on foot, protecting hospital staff, patients, visitors, and property.
• Provide a security presence, conduct walk-throughs and safety checks on the wards, and intervene to de-escalate uncertain or crisis situations.
• Assist in gathering evidence; liaise between emergency responders and facility leadership; gather information for law enforcement, identify witnesses, and obtain initial statements.
• Confiscate and secure contraband and write reports, including Security Activity Reports.
• Respond to fire, smoke, intrusion, and burglar alarms and to emergency codes throughout the facility.
• Maintain accountability for equipment, keys, ID badges, and other controlled items.
• Assist with on-the-job training and orientation for newly hired Security Guards.
• Use provided equipment and software to complete reports and email, and communicate effectively with guests and patrons from various cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

Benefits

• King County employees receive 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary.
• Eligible King County employees may receive a free ORCA transportation card.
• Opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay.

What This Job Offers

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