Hospital Public Safety Officer

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Harborview Medical Center in Seattle is seeking a Hospital Security Officer. The role involves enforcing campus regulations, maintaining safety, and protecting patients, staff and visitors across Harborview and offsite facilities.

Responsibilities include patrolling, de-escalation, access control, and assisting in psychiatric unit procedures. Requires high school diploma, a valid license, and two years of college in police science or related field.

Qualifications

• High School graduation or equivalent; driver's license; no felony convictions; two years of college in police science or allied field.
• Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

Responsibilities

• Provide security by enforcing campus regulations and local, state, and federal laws at Harborview Medical Center and its associated offsite facilities
• Physically restrain out-of-control individuals and patients during involuntary admissions and transfers
• Patrol and inspect assigned areas of HMC and offsite facilities on foot or by vehicle to ensure a safe and secure environment
• Regulate and control access to assigned areas; conduct and maintain a walk-through and baggage scanner to check for weapons and other prohibited items; document and store firearms from patients and/or visitors for safekeeping
• Serve as a liaison and public relations representative with patients, visitors, and staff for matters related to security and public safety
• Perform verbal and/or physical de-escalation of out of control patients, family members, and or visitors; physically evict out-of-control people
• Perform various duties in connection with HMC Psychiatric unit, including escort of patients to Involuntary Treatment Act (ITA) court, and deployment of turtle shield entry in locked Psychiatric units for barricaded patients

Education

High School graduation or equivalent; two years of college in police science or allied field; driver's license; no felony convictions

Job description

Harborview Medical Center in Seattle is seeking a Hospital Security Officer. The role involves enforcing campus regulations, maintaining safety, and protecting patients, staff and visitors across Harborview and offsite facilities.

Responsibilities include patrolling, de-escalation, access control, and assisting in psychiatric unit procedures. Requires high school diploma, a valid license, and two years of college in police science or related field.