Security Officer

Jobvite, Inc.; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays

Parking benefits

Commuter benefits

Job summary

EvergreenHealth in Washington state seeks a Security Officer to patrol hospital facilities and ensure safety for patients, visitors, and staff across Kirkland, Monroe, and Redmond locations. The role emphasizes proactive security, incident response, and collaboration with emergency codes.

New officers will learn transferable skills in communication, teamwork, and safety, with opportunities to advance within healthcare security management. This is a full-time, on-site position with union backing.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• 1-year security or related training/experience.
• Current Washington State Driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Performs security, safety, and emergency management duties.
• Patrols buildings and grounds; monitors parking and traffic.
• Responds to security incidents and investigates allegations.
• Assists patients, visitors, and staff as appropriate.
• Keeps accurate incident reports and communicates with management.

Skills

Communication

Team coordination

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Wage Range: $27.57 - $42.16 per hour

Position covers multiple EvergreenHealth Locations (Kirkland - Monroe - Redmond) Monroe being the primary location for this position. Bonus: Up to $1,000 for those new to EvergreenHealth. Pro-rated by FTE.

Posted wage ranges represent the entire range from minimum to maximum. For jobs with more than one level, the posted range reflects the minimum of the lowest level and the maximum of the highest level. Some positions also offer additional premiums based on shift, certifications or degrees. Job offers are determined based on a candidate's years of relevant experience, level of education and internal equity.

The Security Officer position is very kinetic, affording officers the opportunity to be physically active in both indoor and outdoor activities.

Security Officers new to Healthcare Security will learn transferable skills in communication, team coordination and safety, making it an excellent choice for those considering careers in Law Enforcement, Corrections or Healthcare Security Management.

Job Summary

Performs a variety of duties involving safety, security, emergency management, and related activities. Patrols buildings and grounds, monitors parking and traffic, responds to and investigates security incidents, and assists and interacts with patients, visitors and staff as appropriate.

Primary Duties

• Provides security for the hospital’s patients, visitors, staff and employees, enforces rules against both employees and non-employees, protects hospital property and responds to requests for service and emergency codes.
• Conducts preventative security and safety patrols throughout buildings and grounds. Locks and unlocks doors following established procedures. Maintains alertness for unusual or abnormal conditions or suspicious activities. Observes unauthorized persons and notifies supervisor or police appropriately.
• Directs vehicular traffic as necessary, keeps emergency vehicle lanes clear at all times, enforces parking for patients, staff and visitors according to EvergreenHealth parking policies.
• Performs and participates in security, safety, and facilities inspections and incident investigations. Documents all questionable conditions, incidents and discrepancies and reports to management or the appropriate department for follow-up.
• Required to stay familiar and up to date with department communications, policies, procedures, guidelines, regulations and directives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

License, Certification, Education or Experience

REQUIRED for the position:

• High School graduate or equivalent
• 1-year security or related training/experience
• Current Washington State Driver's license

DESIRED for the position:

• 1 year experience in Hospital Security, Police, Military Police, Correctional Officer or related field

Benefit Information

Choices that care for you and your family

• Medical, vision and dental insurance
• On-demand virtual health care
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement plans (457(b) and 401(a) with employer contribution)
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
• Paid Time Off/Vacation
• Extended Illness Bank/Sick Leave
• Paid holidays
• Voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
• Voluntary identity theft protection
• Voluntary legal insurance
• Pay in lieu of benefits premium program
• Free parking
• Commuter benefits

At EvergreenHealth, we appreciate our employees’ commitment and contribution to our success. We are proud to offer a suite of quality benefits and resources that are comprehensive, flexible, and competitive to help our staff and their loved ones maintain and improve health and financial well-being.

Kirkland Employee Benefits | Kirkland, WA | EvergreenHealth

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between EvergreenHealth and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Healthcare 1199NW. Union membership is optional.