Security Officer

UW Health • Madison, WI

8h • Onsite

About The Position

This Security Officer role plays a critical part in ensuring the safety of patients, visitors, and staff at UW Health's East Madison Hospital in Madison, WI. The position involves patrolling hospital grounds, providing directions to visitors, and acting as a first responder to emergencies and disturbances. Responsibilities also include interacting with law enforcement, patients, visitors, and staff regarding security and safety matters. The officer will be required to document daily activities and write detailed incident reports using computer software, as well as monitor and operate various security systems such as access control, cameras, intercoms, two-way radios, telephones, and alarm systems. UW Health East Madison Hospital is described as one of the most advanced hospitals and wellness centers, focusing on a holistic approach to health and wellness.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1 year relevant experience or appropriate preferred education requirements.
• Valid driver’s license in the person’s state of residence.
• Must be 21 years of age or have three (3) years of driving experience to operate a Patient/Visitor Vehicle or UW Health Vehicle other than a golf cart or utility terrain vehicle.
• IAHSS Basic Certification within 6 months

Nice To Haves

• Associate's Degree or progress towards a degree in criminal justice field or a Bachelor’s Degree in any other field of study.
• Experience in healthcare security, corporate security, or law enforcement.

Responsibilities

• Patrol hospital grounds assisting visitors with directions and acting as the first responder to emergencies and disturbances.
• Interact with law enforcement, patients, visitors and staff regarding any security or safety issues.
• Properly document daily activities and write detailed and at times lengthy incident reports using computer software programs.
• Monitor and operate access control systems, security camera systems, intercoms, two-way radios, telephones, and alarm systems.

Benefits

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off and retirement plans.
• Full time benefits for part time work
• Access to UW Health’s Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being.
• Tuition reimbursement - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
• Overtime
• Weekend, evening & night shift differential
• For evening hours - after 3:00 pm you will earn an additional $3.00/hr.
• For night hours - after 11:00 pm you will earn an additional $4.00/hr.
• On Saturday and Sunday, you will earn an additional $3.25/hr.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees