Security Officer - First, Second, Third Shifts

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Wellness options at work

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

UW Health in Madison, Wisconsin seeks a Security Officer to patrol hospital grounds, assist visitors, and respond to emergencies. The role requires interacting with law enforcement, patients, visitors, and staff to address security or safety concerns while documenting daily activities and completing incident reports.

The position offers rotating day/evening/night shifts, with overtime and differential pay, and a robust benefits package including health insurance and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• No minimum education required.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Associate’s Degree or progress toward a degree in criminal justice field or a Bachelor’s Degree in any other field of study. Preferred

Responsibilities

• Patrol grounds, assist visitors, act as first responder to emergencies.
• Interact with law enforcement, patients, visitors, staff about security or safety issues.
• Document daily activities and write detailed incident reports.
• Monitor and operate access control systems, security cameras, intercoms, two-way radios, telephones and alarm systems.

Skills

Patrol security

Incident reporting

Access control

Camera systems

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice

Bachelor's Degree in any field

Job description

Work Schedule

This is a full-time, 40 hours per week position. Multiple shifts available. Day (7AM - 3PM), Evening (3PM - 11PM), or Night (11PM - 7AM). Rotating days off, rotating weekend and rotating holidays are required. Schedules are completed 6 months at a time. Hours may vary based on the needs of the department.

Job Description

Work Schedule

This is a full-time, 40 hours per week position. Multiple shifts available. Day (7AM - 3PM), Evening (3PM - 11PM), or Night (11PM - 7AM). Rotating days off, rotating weekend and rotating holidays are required. Schedules are completed 6 months at a time. Hours may vary based on the 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.
  • For night hours - after 11:00 pm you will earn an additional $4.00/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.

We are seeking a Security Officer early in their career or with experience to:

• Patrol hospital grounds and assist visitors with directions and act as the first responder to emergencies and disturbances.
• Interact with law enforcement, patients, visitors and staff about 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.

At UW Health, you will have:

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off and retirement plans.
• Access to UW Health’s Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being.
• Tuition reimbursement - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

Qualifications

• No minimum education required
• High School Diploma or equivalent 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

• 1 year relevant experience or appropriate preferred education requirements. Required
• Experience in healthcare security, corporate security, or law enforcement. Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• Valid driver’s license in the person’s state of residence. Must be 21 years of age or have three (3) years of driving experience to operate a Patient/Visitor Vehicle or UW Health Vehicle other than a golf cart or utility terrain vehicle. Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Required
• IAHSS Basic Certification within 6 months Required

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.

University Hospital

in Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility that’s ranked Wisconsin’s #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.