DSHS WSH Security Guard 3
DSHS WSH Security Guard 3
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DSHS WSH Security Guard 3
Are you a seasoned security professional looking for an opportunity to lead and make a meaningful impact in the lives of others Join us as aSecurity Guard 3at Western State Hospital (WSH) to play a critical role in ensuring the safety and security of our residents staff and visitors working in an environment where compassionate care meets cuttingedge mental health treatment.
In this supervisory role youll oversee a team of Security Guard 2s ensuring compliance with safety protocols and facilitating a secure environment across the entire campus. You will manage daily security operations respond to emergencies and collaborate with other departments to support the centers mission of recovery and rehabilitation.
This is your chance to contribute to a vital community resource while developing a rewarding career in security management at a facility known for its innovative and recoveryfocused mental health services.
Join us todayapply your skills and help us partner with people to provide support care and resources empowering individuals to shape their own lives!
Some of what youll do
- Supervise and assist security staff in providing protection and security across OHBH including residents staff and visitors. Coordinate and oversee security activities responses and enforcement of facility policies.
- Ensure all Security Guard 2s (SG2 are trained for all security posts. Monitor performance review reports and provide training and disciplinary guidance as needed.
- Collaborate with departments for equipment repairs and other operational needs. Conduct rounds of the facility to inspect for fire theft illegal entry and property damage.
- Respond to emergencies including violent incidents theft accidents and other disturbances. Issue citations make reports and assist law enforcement as needed.
- Confiscate secure and preserve contraband or evidence following policy. Maintain logs reports and ensure accurate recordkeeping of equipment and keys.
- Escort patients to appointments and activities provide 24hour monitoring for communityadmitted patients and assist law enforcement with evacuations traffic control and other emergency situations.
- Train new employees on security systems evacuation procedures and emergency responses. Maintain clear communication with supervisors and the director regarding security concerns and staffing.
Who should apply
Professionals with a high school diploma or GED and three years of experience in areas of work such as security guard correctional officer store investigator police officer police reserve officer military police or other law enforcement work.
(A certificate of completion in a basic law enforcement training program approved by the Washington Criminal Justice Training Commission or a certificate of completion in a police or reserve police academy or military training program will substitute for one of the three years of the above experience).
OR
Three years of experience as a Security Guard 1
OR
Two years of experience as a Security Guard 2
Two years of training experience is required
Additional Information:- Transportation: Pierce County employees are eligible to receive an Orca Card for transportation needs.
Interested Please provide a current resume and three professional references with current contact information along with your online application.The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging common purpose shared values and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agencys vision that you bring an equity antiracism and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve including Black Indigenous and People of Color people with physical behavioral health and intellectual disabilities elders LGBTQIA individuals immigrants and refugees and families building financial security.
QuestionsPlease contact or call the main Talent Acquisition line atand reference job number.Supplemental Information
Prior to a new hire a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid drivers license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
