Security Officer - Part Time - University of Wisconsin Medical Foundation

This is a part time 0.50 FTE position. Scheduled shifts are Monday through Friday from 11:00am - 2:00pm or 8:00am to 4:00pm. Choose between 4 hour shifts, 5 days per week or 8 hours shifts between 2-3 days. No weekends. Schedules are completed 6 months at a time. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

Pay :

• A competitive starting pay of $20.82 per hour, relevant work experience will be considered.
• For evening hours - after 3:00 pm you could earn an additional $3.00/hr.
• For night hours - after 11:00 pm you could earn an additional $4.00/hr.
• On Saturday and Sunday, you will earn an additional $3.25/hr.

Play a critical role in keeping patients, visitors and staff safe at the #1 hospital in Wisconsin.

We are seeking a Security Officer to:

• 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.

• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• 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.

Minimum - High School Diploma or equivalent.

Preferred - Associate Degree or progress towards a degree in criminal justice field or a Bachelor's Degree in any other field of study.

Work Experience :

Minimum - One (1) year relevant experience or appropriate preferred education requirements.

Preferred - Experience in healthcare security, corporate security, or law enforcement.

Licenses and Certifications :

Minimum - Valid Driver's License and completion of IAHSS Basic Certification within six months of hire.

• Ability to be insured by Hospital's risk management insurer which requires (1) a valid Wisconsin Driver's License, (2) successfully passing a driving background check (3) must be 21 years of age.

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.

University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility that's ranked Wisconsin's #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.

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