Security Officer

UW Health; Beaver Dam (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

UW Health Beaver Dam is seeking a Security Officer to patrol hospital grounds, assist visitors, and respond to emergencies. You will interact with Law enforcement, patients and staff, reporting incidents with detailed documentation in our security systems.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, with preference for degrees in criminal justice or related fields and prior healthcare security or law enforcement experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree, ideally in criminal justice or related field, preferred
• Prior experience in healthcare security, contract security, or law enforcement preferred
• Licenses & Certifications: valid Wisconsin driver’s license; ability to pass driving background check; basic IAHS certification within 12 months preferred

Responsibilities

• Patrol hospital grounds to assist visitors and act as first responder to emergencies and disturbances
• Interact with law enforcement, patients, visitors and staff regarding security or safety issues
• Document daily activities and write incident reports using hospital computer systems
• Monitor and operate access control, security cameras, intercoms, radios, telephones and alarm systems

Job description

Work Schedule

40% FTE. Scheduled shifts are 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm on weekends. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

Pay

• Overtime


• Weekend, evening & night shift differential


• For evening hours - after 3:00 pm you will earn an additional $3.00/hr.


• On Saturday and Sunday, you will earn an additional $3.25/hr.

Be part of something remarkable

Play a critical role in keeping patients, visitors and staff safe at the #1 hospital in Wisconsin.

Security Officer

• Patrol hospital grounds to assist visitors with directions and act as the first responder to emergencies and disturbances.


• Interact with law enforcement, patients, visitors and staff regarding any security or safety issues.


• Properly document daily activities and write detailed and at times lengthy incident reports using computer software programs.


• Monitor and operate access control systems, security camera systems, intercoms, two-way radios, telephones, and alarm systems.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Preferred


• Associate's Degree or progress towards a degree in criminal justice field or a Bachelor's Degree in any other field of study Preferred

Work Experience

• Prior experience healthcare security, contract security and/or law enforcement Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• If position requires driving a company vehicle, the following requirements apply:
  Must be 21 years of age to drive a UW Health Fleet vehicle, and must be 25 years of age to drive a UW Health vehicle rated for 15 or more passengers
  Ability to be insured by Hospital's risk management insurer which requires (1) a valid Wisconsin Driver's License and (2) successfully passing a driving background check Required


• Basic certification by International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety within 12 months Preferred

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

UW Health Beaver Dam

UW Health is now in Beaver Dam. Our presence includes a hospital, post-acute and long-term care. These community-focused healthcare facilities are dedicated to delivering remarkable care to patients and families throughout Dodge County. As part of UW Health, team members have the opportunity to make a local impact while benefiting from the resources, collaboration, and expertise of a nationally recognized health system.