MSCCN is hiring: HOSPITAL SECURITY OFFICER in Seattle

Req #: 241261 Department: UW MEDICAL CENTER - MONTLAKE - HOSPITAL SECURITY Posting Date: 11/20/2024 Closing Info: Open Until Filled Salary: $4,572 - $6,539 per month 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. (UW MEDICAL CENTER - MONTLAKE - HOSPITAL SECURITY has an outstanding opportunity to hire two fixed duration HOSPITAL SECURITY OFFICERS . WORK SCHEDULE 40 hours per week, Variable Shifts POSITION HIGHLIGHTS Work to maintain campus 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 Medical Center - Montlake 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 The Hospital Security team has a crucial role in maintaining a positive, caregiving and welcoming environment at the Montlake campus in a manner that is consistent with UW Medicine Patients Are First Service Culture Guidelines Hospital Security Officers provide assistance and effective problem resolution for patients, staff, and visitors throughout the multiple departments of Northwest, 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 24 hours a day 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 MEDICAL CENTER-MONTLAKE UW Medical Center is an acute care academic medical center 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 seven specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances. Excellence. Exploration. Education. ( Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community. 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. ( 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.