Security Officer

About the role

The Security Officer I provides a safe and secure environment for the patients, visitors, staff and property of Swedish Medical Center/Swedish Edmonds. Due to the continuous public contact of the position the highest level of customer service skills is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct random patrols of Swedish Medical Center/Swedish Edmond property
• Respond to and investigate security incidents
• Report safety hazards and appropriately document actions and observations made during the shift
• Respond to alarms and codes by providing traffic control and assisting with safe patient handling
• Conduct routine safety walks of the facilities and submits remedial requests for any concerns they identify
• Routinely engage in stressful situations and at times may be required to use physical force to maintain the safety of the patient care environment
• May be required to run, climb stairs, carry people, or perform other physical acts in response to emergent situations
• Provide advice to clinical staff regarding matters of patient release and restraint
• Engage in a wide range of customer service activities involving direct contact with patients and visitors, providing directions and helping people find their way
• Regularly use computers to write reports and logs and to monitor security cameras and access control systems
• Work on multiple campuses based on staffing needs or the needs of the department

Required Qualifications

• Within 90 days of hire: Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association (Facility Managed)
• Within 6 months (180 days) of hire: Successful completion of TASER Training - annual re-certification (Facility Managed)
• Within 6 months (180 days) of hire: Successful completion of AVADE/HDTS (Healthcare Defensive Tactics System) Training (Facility Managed)
• Customer service experience and/or training

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree
• 1 year of Related civilian or military security/law enforcement experience
• Healthcare security experience

Benefits

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

Pay

$23.39 - $35.78 per hour. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. Additional compensation may be available such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.