DSHS ESH Security Guard 2

About the role

DSHS ESH Security Guard 2 is hiring for Eastern State Hospital in Medical Lake, WA. This role involves patrolling the hospital campus, responding to and de-escalating crises, conducting security checks, and assisting emergency responders.

Responsibilities

• Patrol the hospital campus by vehicle and on foot to ensure safety.
• Respond to and de-escalate crisis situations while maintaining safety.
• Conduct security walk-throughs, safety checks, and monitor for potential threats.
• Assist in gathering evidence, documenting incidents, and acting as a liaison for emergency responders.
• Confiscate and secure contraband, ensuring proper reporting and documentation.
• Operate security equipment, including cameras, radios, alarms, and specialized software.
• Respond to fire, smoke, intrusion, and other security alarms.
• Train and orient newly hired Security Guards.

Requirements

• Knowledge of safety protocols, fire hazards, and emergency response procedures within an institutional setting.
• Ability to enforce rules, regulations, and policies while managing security situations effectively.
• Skilled in supervising, leading, and training security personnel to maintain operational efficiency.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write clear reports and provide instructions.
• Ability to respond to emergencies, diffuse conflicts, gather evidence, and assist law enforcement and emergency responders.

Qualifications

• One year of experience as a Security Guard 1.
• A high school diploma or GED.
• Two years of experience in security, corrections, store investigations, law enforcement, military police, or similar roles.
• A certificate of completion in a basic law enforcement training program approved by the Washington Criminal Justice Training Commission, or a certificate of completion in a police or reserve police academy or military training program.

Skills

• Knowledge of safety protocols, fire hazards, and emergency response procedures within an institutional setting.
• Ability to enforce rules, regulations, and policies while managing security situations effectively.
• Skilled in supervising, leading, and training security personnel to maintain operational efficiency.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write clear reports and provide instructions.
• Ability to respond to emergencies, diffuse conflicts, gather evidence, and assist law enforcement and emergency responders.

Benefits

• Medical (including vision), dental, and basic life insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses.
• Basic life and long-term disability insurance.
• Dependent care assistance.
• Auto, boat, home, and renter insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Deferred Compensation Program.
• Social Security.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

Pay

• Salary range based on experience and qualifications.
• Additional 5% premium pay for positions requiring on-site work at least three days a week.
• Shift differentials for evening and night shifts.

Schedule

• Variable schedule to accommodate hospital operations.