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 driver’s license No previous felony convictions And two years of full-time college in police science or allied field Compensation & Benefits Pay Range Minimum: $31.22 hourly Pay Range Maximum: $44.69 hourly Other Compensation: None Benefits: For information about benefits for this position, visit Shift Alternate Work Shift (United States of America) Full-Time Equivalent 100.00% Union/Bargaining Unit WFSE Security Officers HMC Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The 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. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Washington