Security Assistant

MultiCare; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

MultiCare Allenmore Hospital in Tacoma seeks an entry-level Security Assistant to act as the initial security point of contact for the hospital and clinics. You will greet patients and visitors, perform initial security assessments, and determine business reasons for entry while offering courteous assistance and directions.

The role emphasizes discretion, a professional demeanor, and strong customer service skills.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• Security experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the initial security point of contact for hospitals and clinics.
• Greet patients and visitors and perform initial security assessment.
• Determine business reason for entering the hospital/clinic and provide courteous directions.
• Maintain a professional security presence with discretion and good judgment.

Skills

Customer service

Security experience

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Security Assistant page is loaded## Security Assistantlocations: Tacoma, Washingtontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR82953**Join a team that shares your calling**At MultiCare, you're more than just a job title - you're part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you'll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home.**FTE:** 1.0 **Shift:** Day, **Schedule:** 8 hr shift**Position Summary**This position serves as the initial security point of contact for MultiCare hospitals and clinics in areas where higher level security officers are not deployed. This is a non-clinical position assigned to security department and responsible for initial security assessment of people coming into the hospital and to serve as a professional security presence.Duties include greeting patients, visitors, performing initial security assessment and determining the business reason for entering the hospital/clinic and providing courteous assistance and directions. This is an entry level position requiring excellent customer service skills. It is highly visible, requiring discretion, good judgment, a pleasant and professional manner and articulate. Has internal and external contacts.**Requirements*** High school graduate or equivalent preferred* Customer service experience preferred* Security experience preferred but not required**About Allenmore Hospital**MultiCare Allenmore Hospital has served Tacoma since 1929, offering convenient access to primary and specialty care services. This 130-bed hospital provides advanced diagnostic and treatment technologies and a 24-hour Emergency Department, all located on a patient-friendly, easily accessible campus.**About the Tacoma Community**Tacoma, just 30 miles south of Seattle, blends big-city amenities with the beauty of the Pacific Northwest. From scenic waterfronts and mountain trails to vibrant arts, dining and brewery scenes, Tacoma offers something for everyone - outdoor enthusiasts, families and young professionals alike. With strong schools and universities, it's a city where you can live, work and play.* **Rooted in the local community** - Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years* **Growth and education** - Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in your future* **Well-being and support** - Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared for at work and in life* **Living our values** - Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other* **Belonging for al**l - Employee Resource Groups, inclusion initiatives and outreach programs support a workplace where every voice is valued* **Pacific Northwest lifestyle** - Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life**Pay and Benefit Expectations**We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $18.94 - $27.26 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant's years of experience align.Associated benefit information can be viewed .MultiCare is a not-for-profit health care organization with more than 28,000 team members, including employees, providers and volunteers. MultiCare has been caring for our community for well over a century, since the founding of Tacoma's first hospital and today is the largest community-based, locally governed system of health in the state of Washington, serving communities across Washington and Northern Idaho.MultiCare's comprehensive system of health includes numerous primary care, urgent care and specialty services - including Mary Bridge Children's Hospital & Health Network; MultiCare Indigo Urgent Care; Pulse Heart Institute; MultiCare Medical Associates, affiliated physicians; MultiCare Rockwood Clinic, the largest multispecialty clinic in the Inland Northwest region; and MultiCare Connected Care, our Accountable Care Organization.Thirteen hospitals complete the organization: Allenmore Hospital, Auburn Medical Center, Capital Medical Center, Covington Medical Center, Deaconess Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital, Mary Bridge Children's Hospital - the Puget Sound region's only children's hospital and state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center for Western Washington - Overlake Medical Center, Navos Behavioral Health Hospital, Valley Hospital, Yakima Valley Hospital, Tacoma General Hospital - which is home to the South Puget Sound region's only Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - and Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital.Our core values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration, Kindness and Joy, serve as our guiding principles and impact every aspect of our organization, including how we provide patient care and what we expect from each other.MultiCare is also proud of our commitment to workforce diversity and culturally competent care. This commitment is led by our CEO and supported through employee education and community outreach.MultiCare provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and job applicants. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.If you are an external job applicant who requires reasonable accommodation in the job application process, please contact the Employee Resource Center (ERC) at 253-403-6947 and we will assist you with submitting a ticket to initiate your request for accommodation. If you are a current employee, you can submit an ERC ticket or call the ERC for assistance.