SECURITY GUARD (MULTIPLE OPENINGS)

University of Washington Medical Center•Seattle, WA

1d•$45,288 - $53,400•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Washington (UW) is seeking Security Guards for its Campus Facility Security Program. This program aims to enhance the safety of students and personnel by providing security patrols to campus facilities and assigned areas. Security Guards contribute to overall campus security by conducting regular foot patrols throughout assigned buildings and offering general security services at various campus locations. This role is part of the Division of Campus Community Safety (DCCS), which unifies public safety units for a holistic approach to campus safety, preparing for and responding to incidents, and fostering a safe, welcoming environment.

Requirements

Physical capacity to perform duties
Possession of a valid motor vehicle driver’s license
No previous felony convictions
Ability and willingness to work outside in all types of weather conditions
Driving history for the past three years shall not exhibit a pattern of unsafe driving habits, nor have convictions for Reckless Driving, Negligent Driving, or Driving under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs
Ability to work at night
Successful completion of comprehensive background investigation
Disclosure of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at current and past employment

Nice To Haves

Security experience
Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills to include being clearly understandable via radio communication transmissions, especially during emergency circumstances, as well as the ability to maintain records clearly and legibly
Excellent customer services skills to include the ability to interface professionally with a diverse community
Good analytical and observation skills
Ability to exercise sound judgment and decision-making
Ability to operate under stressful situations (to include contacting uncooperative individuals who are in or approaching unauthorized areas), while maintaining composure in dealing with executives, clients, staff, authorities and the public, occasionally under conditions of urgency and in pressure situations
Ability to work with minimal supervision as well as in a teamwork atmosphere
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
Basic computer skills
Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently
Ability to adapt to changes in the external environment to include being exposed to inclement weather and work in environments or under conditions that require the use of protective gear and devices and/or awareness of personal safety and safety of others
First Aid and CPR certified (or ability to obtain certifications upon hire) and maintain certifications
Flexible and available to work night shifts as assigned to include weekends
Flexible and available to work overtime with little/no advance notice
Must be comfortable working in and patrolling campus buildings in a solo capacity, including a high-rise building

Responsibilities

Perform duties primarily on foot; may operate University vehicle as needed
Provide Safety Escort service as part of the Husky NightWalk Program (University faculty, staff, students, guests) to various locations on campus during designated times, as necessary and approved by on-duty supervisor
Adhere to Washington State Traffic Laws at all times while on duty and operating a University vehicle
Successfully complete the UW Transportation – Safe Driver program to drive a university vehicle
Request Seattle Fire Medics to their location if a medical emergency develops during security shift times
Administer first-aid to the victim if authorized through department protocols and properly trained to do so
Avoid confrontational situations with other persons and request a police officer presence immediately if such a situation starts to develop
Advise UWPD dispatch (via radio) whenever suspected criminal activity and/or suspicious circumstances are observed
Avoid making contact or engaging in use of force tactics unless an extreme situation (i.e., protect self or others from bodily harm) occurs
Perform roving patrols of buildings, parking lots/garages and bike racks for criminal and/or suspicious activity when assigned
Perform building admits when assigned
Perform building checks and sweeps when assigned
Perform battery jumps when assigned
Perform special security details as assigned
Perform other specified functions determined by the on-duty supervisor