Hospital Security Officer

Hospital Security Officer

The UW Medical Center Northwest Center for Behavioral Health and Learning has an outstanding opportunity to hire a full time variable shift Hospital Security Officer. The UW Medicine Department of Public Safety at UW Medical Center-Montlake 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 include creating safety and security for patients, visitors, and staff at the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State, along with exceptional benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, etc.

Primary job responsibilities include maintaining security and safety through inspection of buildings and grounds. The successful candidate will 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 include a high school graduation or equivalent, a valid driver's license, no previous felony convictions, and either two years full-time college in police science or allied field or two years of police or campus security experience.

Pay Range Minimum : $25.81 hourly

Pay Range Maximum : $37.48 hourly

For information about benefits for this position, visit

https : / / www.washington.edu / jobs / benefits-for-uw-staff /

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 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu. 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. University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.