Hospital Security Officer UWMedical Center-Northwest

University Of Washington

Job Location:

Seattle, OR - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 17 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

UW Medical Center-Northwest - Department of Public Safety has an outstanding opportunity for a Hospital Security Officer.

WORK SCHEDULE

100% FTE

Variable Shifts

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The UW Medicine Department of Public Safety at UW Medical Center-Northwest is a team of certified security professionals dedicated to ensuring a safe environment. Our services include security patrols safety escorts admits and responding to calls for assistance.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

Protect the security and safety of patients visitors and 2000-plus employees across a full-service 44-acre medical center campus in North Seattle

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintain security and safety through inspection of buildings and grounds
Possess superior customer service skills offering support and understanding in dealing with patients staff faculty and visitors to the medical center
Tactfully confront individuals and gain their trust for authority de-escalating anger to bring about satisfactory solutions
Investigate incidents and crimes with the aptitude to complete clear concise and accurate incident reports and other documentation
Patrol and inspect interior and exterior of facility on foot or in a vehicle. Respond promptly and safely to calls for assistance and code calls throughout UWMC
Evict hold or detain persons when directed to do so by the appropriate law enforcement agency clinical or administrative authority

REQUIREMENTS

High school graduation or equivalent
Possess a valid drivers license
No previous felony convictions
Two years full-time college in police science or allied field OR two years of police or campus security experience

Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements such as a license certification and/or registration.

ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-NORTHWEST

UW Medical Center is an acute care hospital located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in six specialties UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.

The UW Medical CenterNorthwest campus offers emergency and inpatient and outpatient medical surgical and therapeutic care. It is located in north Seattle on a beautiful easy-to-access 44-acre campus that includes the neighboring Northwest Outpatient Medical Center andSpecialty Care Meridian Pavilion.

Teamwork. Community. Opportunity.

ABOUT UW MEDICINE WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER

UW Medicine is Washingtons only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicines mission is to improve the health of the publicby advancing medical knowledge providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region and preparing tomorrows physicians scientists and other health professionals.

All across UW Medicine our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful welcoming environment where every patient family student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29000 healthcare professionals researchers and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center UW Medical Center - Montlake UW Medical Center - Northwest UW Medicine Primary Care UW Physicians UW School of Medicine and Airlift Northwest.

Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

Compensation Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$26.58 hourly

Pay Range Maximum:

$38.60 hourly

Other Compensation:

Benefits:

For information about benefits for this position visit Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular

This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

SEIU 1199NW UWMC Northwest Service and Maintenance

About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier return they enjoy outstanding benefits opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity intellectual excitement artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race color creed religion national origin citizenship sex pregnancy age marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information disability or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process contact the Disability Services Office at or .

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

Job DescriptionUW Medical Center-Northwest - Department of Public Safety has an outstanding opportunity for a Hospital Security Officer.WORK SCHEDULE100% FTEVariable ShiftsDEPARTMENT DESCRIPTIONThe UW Medicine Department of Public Safety at UW Medical Center-Northwest is a team of certified security...