Hospital Security Officer Harborview

Job Description

UW Medical Center-Harborview - 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-Harborview is a team of certified security professionals dedicated to promoting and maintaining hospital security and safety by enforcing rules and regulations to provide for the safety of patients staff visitors and the facilities at Harborview Medical Center and its associated offsite clinics.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

At Harborview Medical Center and its associated offsite clinics perform general duty security work to protect life and property enforce laws and ordinances maintain order and prevent and investigate crime.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide security by enforcing campus regulations and local state and federal laws at Harborview Medical Center and its associated offsite facilities

• Physically restrain out-of-control individuals and patients during involuntary admissions and transfers

• Patrol and inspect assigned areas of HMC and offsite facilities on foot or by vehicle to ensure a safe and secure environment

• Regulate and control access to assigned areas; conduct and maintain a walk-through and baggage scanner to check for weapons and other prohibited items; document and store firearms from patients and/or visitors for safekeeping

• Serve as a liaison and public relations representative with patients visitors and staff for matters related to security and public safety

• Perform verbal and/or physical de-escalation of out of control patients family members and or visitors; physically evict out-of-control people

• Perform various duties in connection with HMC Psychiatric unit including escort of patients to Involuntary Treatment Act (ITA) court and deployment of turtle shield entry in locked Psychiatric units for barricaded patients

REQUIREMENTS

• High school graduation or equivalent

• Possess a valid drivers license

• No previous felony convictions

• AND two years of full-time college in police science or allied field

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 HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER

As the regions only Level I Trauma and verified burn center Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest including the most vulnerable residents of King County. It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis including emergency medicine trauma and burn care neurosciences ophthalmology vascular surgery HIV/AIDS rehabilitation mental health and substance abuse care.

Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community as well as the entire Northwest region.

Challenge. Collaboration. Compassion.

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 public by 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 Valley Medical Center 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.

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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.