Security Officer-Per Diem

EvergreenHealth; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 36,162 - 55,310; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

457(b) retirement plan

Free parking

Cafeteria & Gift Shop Discount

Job summary

EvergreenHealth is seeking a Security Officer responsible for ensuring the safety and security of hospital patients, visitors, and staff. The role includes conducting patrols, managing traffic, and emergency responses while maintaining a secure environment.

Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma and one year of security or related experience. Benefits include paid sick leave, retirement plan participation, and cafeteria discounts. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement with SEIU Healthcare.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide security for hospital’s patients, visitors, staff, and employees.
• Conduct preventative security and safety patrols.
• Direct vehicular traffic as necessary.

Skills

Communication

Team coordination

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1-year security or related training/experience

Job description

Wage Range: $26.25 - $40.15 plus per diem premium. Position covers multiple EvergreenHealth Locations (Kirkland - Monroe - Redmond).

Posted wage ranges represent the full 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

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Required to stay familiar and up to date with department communications, policies, procedures, guidelines, regulations and directives.
6. 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.

• Washington Paid Sick Leave (WPSL)
• Participation in 457(b) retirement plan
• Free parking
• Cafeteria & Gift Shop Discount

View a summary of our total rewards available to you as an EvergreenHealth team member.

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