HOSPITAL SECURITY OFFICER - University of Washington

Req #: 240729 Department: HARBORVIEW - HOSPITAL SECURITY Posting Date: 11/15/2024 Closing Info: Open Until Filled Salary: $5,151 - $7,373 per month Shift: First Shift Notes: As a UW 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) **Harborview Medical Center - Hospital Security Services** has opportunities to hire **HOSPITAL SECURITY OFFICERS** . **WORK SCHEDULE** + 40 hours per week, Variable Shifts **POSITION HIGHLIGHTS** + Help make a difference in the Harborview community + Ensure a safe, secure environment for patients, staff, and visitors in a way that promotes the healing and teaching mission of Harborview + Be a part of a team dedicated to supporting UW Medicine where Patients Are First **DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION** + The Security Services team has a crucial role in maintaining a positive, caregiving and welcoming environment at the Harborview 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 Harborview, 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** + While modeling UW Medicine Service Culture Guidelines and utilizing excellent customer service skills, the responsibilities of a Hospital Security Officer include oversight of the campus from a security perspective, response to emergencies, and enforcement of select policies + Oversight and inspection of assigned areas of Harborview campus (on foot or by vehicle) + Serve as a liaison and public relations representative with patients, visitors, and staff for matters related to security and public safety + Respond to calls for assistance and assist medical personnel; obtainment of information and preparation of written reports + Coordination with medical professionals, police officers, firefighters, and senior management + Incident investigation and dispatch duties + Providing of information and accessible customer service assistance to the public **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 + Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except with there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration **ABOUT HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER** As the region's only Level I Trauma and verified burn center, Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County. It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis, including emergency medicine, trauma and burn care, neurosciences, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, HIV/AIDS, rehabilitation, mental health and substance abuse care. Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region. **Challenge. Collaboration. Compassion.** 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.