HOSPITAL SECURITY OFFICER - University of Washington

Req #: 240589 Department: UW MEDICINE PRIMARY CARE CLINICS - KENT/DES MOINES Posting Date: 11/06/2024 Closing Info: Open Until Filled Salary: $25.81 - $37.48 per hour Shift: Alternate Work Shift Notes: As an employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-summary-classified-staff-greater-than-half-time-20230701\_a11y.pdf) The **UW Medicine - Primary Care Clinics - KENT/DES MOINES** has an outstanding opportunity to hire a **HOSPITAL SECURITY OFFICER** . **WORK SCHEDULE** + FULL-TIME; 40 hours per week, Variable Shifts **POSITION HIGHLIGHTS** + Work to maintain security and safety through inspection of buildings and grounds + Ensure a safe, secure environment for patients, staff, and visitors in a way that promotes the healing and teaching mission of UW Medicine - Primary Care + The candidate will possess superior customer service skills, offering support and understanding in dealing with patients, staff, faculty and visitors to the medical center + Be a part of a team dedicated to supporting UW Medicine where Patients Are First **DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION** + UW Medicine Primary Care Clinic Hospital Security Officers, under general direction, provide security work to protect life and property; enforce administrative policies, laws, and ordinances; maintain order, and prevent and investigate crime + Hospital Security Officers provide assistance and effective problem resolution for patients, staff, and visitors at the Ballard Clinic, in both patient and non-patient areas + A dynamic team committed to making continuous improvements, and to protecting and caring for our people and property **PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES** + Provide a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and staff + Conduct preventive security and safety patrols throughout buildings and campus grounds + Respond to and investigate security incidents + Create clear and timely documentation of incident reports, investigatory interviews, and actions + Assume control of emergency situations in cooperation with medical professionals, fire/police agencies, and/or senioradministration + Serve as a member of the Fire Control Team and respond to alarms and other emergent situations + Provide escorts to patients, visitors, or staff **REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS** + High School graduation or equivalent; possession of a valid driver's license; no previous felony convictions; AND two years of full-time college in police science or allied field; OR two years of police or campus security experience. **ABOUT UW MEDICINE - WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER** UW Medicine is Washington's only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine's 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 tomorrow's 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 29,000 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. (https://www.uwmedicine.org/jobs)** Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community. 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.