DSHS WSH Security Guard 3

About the role

Join us as a Security Guard 3 at Western State Hospital (WSH) to play a critical role in ensuring the safety and security of our residents, staff, and visitors, working in an environment where compassionate care meets cutting-edge mental health treatment. In this supervisory role, you’ll oversee a team of Security Guard 2s, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and facilitating a secure environment across the entire campus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and assist security staff in providing protection and security across OHBH, including residents, staff, and visitors.
• Coordinate and oversee security activities, responses, and enforcement of facility policies.
• Ensure all Security Guard 2s (SG2) are trained for all security posts.
• Monitor performance, review reports, and provide training and disciplinary guidance as needed.
• Collaborate with departments for equipment, repairs, and other operational needs.
• Conduct rounds of the facility to inspect for fire, theft, illegal entry, and property damage.
• Respond to emergencies, including violent incidents, theft, accidents, and other disturbances.
• Issue citations, make reports, and assist law enforcement as needed.
• Confiscate, secure, and preserve contraband or evidence following policy.
• Maintain logs, reports, and ensure accurate record-keeping of equipment and keys.
• Escort patients to appointments and activities, provide 24-hour monitoring for community-admitted patients, and assist law enforcement with evacuations, traffic control, and other emergency situations.
• Train new employees on security systems, evacuation procedures, and emergency responses.
• Maintain clear communication with supervisors and the director regarding security concerns and staffing.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and three years of experience in areas of work such as security guard, correctional officer, store investigator, police officer, police reserve officer, military police, or other law enforcement work.
• 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 will substitute for one of the three years of the above experience.
• Three years of experience as a Security Guard 1.
• Two years of experience as a Security Guard 2.

Benefits

• Pierce County employees are eligible to receive an Orca Card for transportation needs.
• Opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary.