Security Officer

Receives general direction from the Security Manager, Supervisor, or Lead Security Officer. Performs full-performance level technical security protective duties to protect patients, visitors, staff, physicians, property, and facilities from accidents, bodily harm, fire, theft, vandalism, and illegal entry. Enforces Kadlec, facility, and security policies and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Investigates reports of potential criminal conduct against Kadlec staff, visitors, staff, and property.
• Responds and assists in restraining patients.
• Detains individuals when necessary or at the direction of a police officer.
• Provides protective services to high-risk areas.
• May be required to support any Providence or affiliated organization in emergent situations in the local service area.
• Driving may be necessary as part of this role; caregivers must comply with all state laws and requirements for driving and provide proof of driver license and auto insurance upon request.

Requirements

• 2 years of Law Enforcement/Security/Military/Corrections experience, or related work experience in a healthcare setting, or relevant college coursework deemed important to the job.
• 1 year of experience working within the Kadlec Security department, passage of the Security Department SO2 Promotion Test, and passage of a Security Department administered oral board.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice, History, or English.
• Experience in a healthcare setting.

Benefits

• Retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching.
• Health care benefits (medical, dental, vision).
• Life insurance and disability insurance.
• Time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues).
• Voluntary benefits and well-being resources.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $20.92 - $32.00 per hour. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Schedule

Full time, Day Shift, 40 working hours weekly.

About the Team

Located in sunny Tri-Cities, Washington, Kadlec is the largest non-profit healthcare provider in the region, offering primary and specialty care to patients in the Tri-Cities and surrounding areas. Kadlec is the premier choice for customer service excellence, providing compassionate healthcare by combining cutting-edge technology and innovation with evidence-based, patient-focused care. Kadlec is home to a growing open-heart surgery and interventional cardiology program, the region's only level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, a world-class all-digital outpatient imaging center, as well as a number of other innovative services and programs.