Security Assistant

Multicare-Health-System; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital in Tacoma, WA is seeking an entry-level Security Officer to serve as the first point of contact for visitors and staff. You will perform initial security assessments and provide courteous assistance, with a strong emphasis on customer service and professional presence.

The role is full-time with a 8-hour day shift, 1.0 FTE, and requires the ability to greet people, assess security needs, and communicate effectively in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and visitors and perform initial security assessment.
• Determine the business reason for entering the hospital/clinic and provide directions.
• Maintain a professional security presence with discretion and good judgment.

Skills

Customer service

Security awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

$18.94 - $27.26/hourly Posted 3 days ago Full Time 5 min average apply

Tacoma, WA 98402

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 the security department and responsible for initial security assessment of people coming into the hospital and to serve as a professional security presence.

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 the 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 Tacoma General Hospital

MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital, in the heart of Tacoma, WA, is a 367-bed regional medical center delivering cutting-edge care. With a 24-hour Emergency Department, Level II Adult Trauma Center, advanced cardiac, neurological, orthopedic and robotic surgery, Tacoma General combines innovation with compassionate care. Home to the MultiCare Regional Cancer Center, a Family Birth Center and specialized neonatal care in partnership with Mary Bridge Children’s, our collaborative, mission-driven teams offer a rewarding environment for career growth and professional excellence.

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.

Why MultiCare?

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 you.

Well-being and support

Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life.

Living our values

Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.

Belonging for all

Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and 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 here.

$18.94 - $27.26/hourly Posted 3 days ago Full Time 5 min average apply