Security Officer

About the role

Be part of something remarkable. Play a critical role in keeping patients, visitors and staff safe at the #1 hospital in Wisconsin.

UW Health Beaver Dam includes a hospital, post-acute and long-term care facilities dedicated to delivering remarkable care to patients and families throughout Dodge County. As part of UW Health, team members have the opportunity to make a local impact while benefiting from the resources, collaboration, and expertise of a nationally recognized health system.

Schedule

100% FTE. Scheduled shifts are 3:00 pm – 11:00 pm. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

Pay

Overtime, weekend, evening & night shift differential. For evening hours (after 3:00 pm) you will earn an additional $3.00/hr.

Responsibilities

• Patrol hospital grounds to assist visitors with directions and act as the first responder to emergencies and disturbances.
• Interact with law enforcement, patients, visitors and staff regarding any security or safety issues.
• Properly document daily activities and write detailed and at times lengthy incident reports using computer software programs.
• Monitor and operate access control systems, security camera systems, intercoms, two-way radios, telephones, and alarm systems.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (Preferred)
• Associate's Degree or progress towards a degree in criminal justice field, or a Bachelor's Degree in any other field of study (Preferred)

Experience

• Prior experience in healthcare security, contract security and/or law enforcement (Preferred)

Licenses & Certifications

• If position requires driving a company vehicle: must be 21 years of age to drive a UW Health Fleet vehicle, and 25 years of age to drive a UW Health vehicle rated for 15 or more passengers.
• Ability to be insured by Hospital's risk management insurer, which requires a valid Wisconsin Driver's License and successfully passing a driving background check.
• Basic certification by International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety within 12 months (Preferred)