• Hospital Security Officer, Harborview (100% FTE,…

    University of Washington (Seattle, WA)


    Req #: 246414

     

    Department: HARBORVIEW - PUBLIC SAFETY & SECURITY

     

    Posting Date: 06/04/2025

    Closing Info:

    Closes On 06/11/2025

     

    Salary: $5,151 - $7,373 per month

     

    Shift: Alternate Work Shift

    Notes:

    As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, **click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-summary-classified-staff-greater-than-half-time-20230701\_a11y.pdf)**

    WORK SCHEDULE

    + 100% FTE

    + Monday - Friday

    + Day & Evening Shifts Available **DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION** **The UW Medicine Department of Public Safety at Harborview Medical Center** is a team of certified security professionals dedicated to ensuring a safe environment. Our services include security patrols, safety escorts, admits, and responding to calls for assistance.

    POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

    + Create safety and security for patients, visitors and staff at our region's only Level 1 Trauma center and safety net hospital

    + Contribute to our mission to improve the health of the public by serving some of the most vulnerable residents of King County

    + Successful candidates will possess superior customer service skills, offering support and understanding in dealing with patients, staff, faculty and visitors to the medical center **PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES**

    + The Security Officer works to maintain security and safety through inspection of buildings and grounds

    + Tactfully confront individuals and gain their trust for authority, de-escalating anger to bring about satisfactory solutions

    + Investigate incidents and crimes with the aptitude to complete clear, concise and accurate incident reports and other documentation

    + Patrol and inspect interior and exterior of facility, on foot or in a vehicle. Respond promptly and safely to calls for assistance and “code” calls throughout UWMC

    + Evict, hold or detain persons when directed to do so by the appropriate law enforcement agency, clinical or administrative authority **REQUIREMENTS**

    + High school graduation or equivalent

    + Possess a valid driver's license

    + No previous felony convictions

    + Two years full-time college in police science or allied field OR two years of police or campus security experience **ABOUT HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER**

    As the region's only Level I Trauma and verified burn center, Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County. It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis, including emergency medicine, trauma and burn care, neurosciences, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, HIV/AIDS, rehabilitation, mental health and substance abuse care.

     

    Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region.

     

    Challenge. Collaboration. Compassion. (https://www.uwmedicine.org/about/career-opportunities/harborview-medical-center)

    ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER

    UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.

     

    All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

     

    **Become part of our team. (https://www.uwmedicine.org/jobs)** Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

     

    University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.