Hospital Security Officer - UW Medical Center-Northwest

UW Advancement Careers; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

UW Medical Center-Northwest is seeking a Hospital Security Officer within the Department of Public Safety. The role covers patrols across a 44-acre campus, assisting patients and staff, and responding to calls for assistance with professionalism and discretion.

The position emphasizes de-escalation, incident reporting, and collaboration with law enforcement. Evening shifts and 100% FTE are available, with a compensation range tied to hourly pay plus a premium where applicable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license required.
• No felony convictions.
• Two years of college in police science or allied field or equivalent security experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain security and safety through inspection of buildings and grounds.
• Provide superior customer service to patients, staff, faculty, and visitors.
• De-escalate tense situations and gain trust to resolve issues.
• Investigate incidents and prepare clear, concise incident reports.
• Patrol interior and exterior areas by foot or vehicle and respond to calls for assistance.
• Detain individuals when directed by appropriate authorities.

Skills

Customer service

De-escalation

Incident reporting

Patrol duties

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years college in police science or allied field

Job description

Job Description

UW Medical Center-Northwest - Department of Public Safety has an outstanding opportunity for a Hospital Security Officer.

WORK SCHEDULE

• 100% FTE
• Variable Shifts

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The UW Medicine Department of Public Safety at UW Medical Center-Northwest 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

Protect the security and safety of patients, visitors and 2,000-plus employees across a full-service, 44-acre medical center campus in North Seattle.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain security and safety through inspection of buildings and grounds
• Possess superior customer service skills, offering support and understanding in dealing with patients, staff, faculty and visitors to the medical center
• 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

Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-NORTHWEST

UW Medical Center is an acute care hospital located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in six specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.

The UW Medical Center–Northwest campus offers emergency and inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical, and therapeutic care. It is located in north Seattle on a beautiful, easy-to-access 44-acre campus that includes the neighboring Northwest Outpatient Medical Center and Specialty Care Meridian Pavilion.

Teamwork. Community. Opportunity.

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, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

Compensation, Benefits And Position Details

Pay Range Minimum: $27.67 hourly

Pay Range Maximum: $40.20 hourly

Other Compensation: Evening Shift Premium - $1.50/hour

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/.

Shift: Evening Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular: This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent): 100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit: SEIU 1199NW UWMC Northwest Service and Maintenance

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [e-mail].

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.