Security Officer (Per Diem)

Overlake Hospital Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Generous retirement plan matching

Healthcare premiums as low as $0

Free parking and transit passes

Job summary

Overlake Hospital Medical Center is seeking a per diem Security Officer to maintain a safe environment for staff, patients, and visitors. The role requires interaction with the public, high-visibility patrols, and proactive response to emergencies.

The position requires a High School diploma, Washington Driver's license, and Healthcare provider BLS certification. IA HSS Basic Healthcare Security Officer certification within one year and MOAB within six months are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Certification as Basic Healthcare Security Officer (IAHSS) required within one year of employment.
• MOAB course certification required within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Interact with the public, answer questions, give directions and respond to concerns.
• Patrol the facility campus and related locations with high visibility.
• Use computer-based systems for surveillance, access control and documentation.
• Respond to emergency requests for assistance including fire, hazardous materials, criminal activity, emotional and psychiatric disturbances.
• Demonstrate verbal de-escalation and apply minimum force when necessary.

Skills

Customer service

Computer literacy

Verbal de-escalation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

IAHSS Basic Healthcare Security Officer certification

MOAB certification

Tools

Surveillance systems

Access control systems

Job description

Welcome to a medical center where you're the center of attention. Pay range: - Hourly $24.49 - $36.74 Schedule: Per Diem This position helps maintain a safe and secure environment for Overlake Medical Center staff, patients and visitors.

Officers must quickly and independently assess rapidly evolving events and determine appropriate interventions. They must effectively coordinate efforts with others, both within and outside the security department, to assure acceptable outcomes. Officers must adapt to rapidly changing and sometimes conflicting priorities while maintaining customer satisfaction. Provide a full spectrum of security services to a diverse customer base.

• Interaction with the public answering questions, giving directions and responding to concerns as needed.
• Patrol of facility campus and related off campus locations as needed; maintaining high visibility in a manner that reflects well on the department and organization overall.
• Use of computer based systems for surveillance, access control and documentation.
• Respond to all emergency requests for assistance including fire, hazardous materials spills, criminal activity, emotional and psychiatric disturbances.
• Ability to use verbal de-escalation techniques or minimum force possible to contain out of control persons.
• Candidates must have customer service skills and be computer literate.
• Candidates should be able to run and be physically able to intervene if necessary in emergency situations.

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid Washington State Driver's license required, no criminal violations.
• Healthcare provider BLS certification required.
• One year in a customer service role preferred.
• One year healthcare security preferred.
• Certification as a Basic Healthcare Security Officer required through the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) required within one year of employment.
• Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB) course and certification also required within six months of employment.

Why join Overlake?

We're proud to offer benefits that support you in every stage of your career and life. But it's our inspirational culture that has made us one of America's Top 150 places to work in healthcare for several years in a row. Local, visible leaders who care about you. A values-based work environment.

• Medical insurance premiums as low as $0 per month.
• Many Overlake services covered at 100%.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000 per year.
• Generous retirement plan matching starting at 5% and increasing to 7% after five years with immediate vesting.
• Pre-tax and Roth after tax retirement savings plans.
• An expanded Employee Assistance Program.
• A caregiver support program to help with everything from childcare to eldercare.
• Free parking and Orca transit passes.

If you have questions about Overlake's pay practices, employee benefits or the pay for a specific position, please contact [e-mail].

Overlake Medical Center is a 349-bed, nonprofit regional medical center offering a full range of advanced medical services to the Puget Sound region. Led by a volunteer board of trustees, we employ nearly 3,000 people and have some 1,000 active and courtesy providers on our medical staff, including more than 200 providers who are employed by the organization. We were the first Level III Trauma Center on the Eastside and we are known for providing award-winning, compassionate and patient-centered care. Our commitment to maintaining the highest standards in medical care is a major reason our patients and their families choose Overlake. It is also the reason why we've received many awards and recognitions both regionally and nationally. Overlake was started by community volunteers, and still depends upon volunteers to support the operations of the hospital. Find out more about volunteer opportunities. To find out how to get to Overlake, view our maps and directions. Overlake has a variety of publications that you can receive in your home for added health and wellness information in addition to our annual report. We also produce a community health needs assessment (CHNA) and Implementation Strategy to help us outline how the hospital will give back to the community in the form of health care and other community health services to address unmet community needs. For questions and comments related to CHNA, please email us.

COVID-19 vaccination requirement: After October 18, 2021 all Washington state healthcare employees, contractors and volunteers will be required to provide proof of full COVID-19 immunization as a condition of employment. You must provide this proof before your first day of employment with Overlake. Please remember to bring your COVID-19 immunization card to your pre-hire health screening with our Employee Health team.