Security Officer - Security Parking

PeaceHealth; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

PeaceHealth St. Josephs Medical Center in Bellingham, WA is seeking a Security Officer - Security Parking for a Per Diem/Relief, 0.00 FTE, Variable position. The role involves providing safety and security services with frequent interactions across patients, visitors, and staff.

You will coordinate with local law enforcement and manage access control and incident reporting. Responsibilities include patrolling facilities, escorting individuals as needed, de-escalation of crises, crowd control

Qualifications

• High School Diploma preferred or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years required: Military or civilian security or law enforcement experience.
• Healthcare facility security experience preferred.
• Complete CPI/De-escalation training within 180 days of employment.
• IAHSS Basic credential required within 180 days of hire.
• Driver's License required.
• Basic Life Support required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Patrols assigned areas including grounds, parking lots, buildings, and entry points to address policy violations and safety concerns.
• Provide stand-by or escort services for caregivers or patients as needed.
• Offer courtesy services and basic assistance to visitors and families in crisis situations.
• Apply non-violent crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques to neutralize threats.
• Assist with crowd control during large events inside the facility.
• Coordinate with safety and law enforcement agencies during emergencies and drills.
• Maintain documentation, reports, and visitor permits; manage building access with badge system.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Crisis de-escalation

Data entry

Physical fitness

Patrolling

Observation skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Outlook

Teams

Word

Excel

Job description

Description

PeaceHealth St. Josephs Medical Center in Bellingham, WA is seeking a Security Officer - Security Parking for a Per Diem/Relief, 0.00 FTE, Variable position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $22.65 – $33.97. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

Job Summary

The Security Officer is responsible for providing safety and security services which requires regular interactions with patients, visitors, caregivers and clinicians in highly diverse and complex situations. Interacts with local law enforcement to provide information, clarification of events and coordinate emergency protocols. Performs internal and external security patrol of assigned hospitals and/or clinics; dispatch; and access control as assigned.

What you will do:

• Provides safety and security services which includes; patrolling grounds, parking lots, buildings, securing entryways and exits, etc. to effectively address potential conduct issues, violations of policy, check for property damage, inspect safety issues, inspect certain safety features such as fire extinguishers or water valves, respond to all codes, address trespassing concerns, provides assistance with out of control patients, and utilizes electronic checkpoints.
• Provides stand-by service or escort services for protection of caregivers or patients as needed.
• Provides courtesy services such as providing directions, locksmith functions, jump-starts, changing flat tires, reporting vehicles with lights on, and assisting families in times of crisis.
• Provides non-violent physical crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques to neutralize extreme situations and mitigate negative outcomes.
• Provides crowd control during events resulting in an influx of patients and/or visitors.
• Coordinates information, clarification of events and emergency protocols which may require collaboration with external safety and law enforcement agencies.
• Responds to all emergency situations and applies appropriate protocols for the Code, Disaster (command center), ETO Exposure, Fire, Flood, Hazardous spills, and all code situations.
• May assist flight crew and ground crew with Life Flight/Airlift NW transports and securing landing the pad.
• Ensures adherence to protocols; completing, filing and maintaining correct documentation, filing reports, monitoring visitor permits, and assists with maintaining building access control by utilizing the computerized badge/door system.

What you bring:

Education

• High School Diploma Preferred: or equivalent

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years Required: Military or civilian security or law enforcement experience and
• Preferred: Healthcare facility security experience and
• Required: Complete CPI/De-escalation training within 180 days of employment

Credentials

• Required: within 180 days IAHSS - Basic and
• Required: Drivers License and
• Required: Upon Hire Basic Life Support

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. (Required)
• Ability to formulate a plan of action, carry it out with control and apply crisis intervention and de-escalation skills. (Required)
• Ability to perform data entry as necessary. (Required)
• Good physical condition to walk, run and lift as needed. (Required)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel. (Required)
• Acceptable driving record in accordance with the PeaceHealth Motor Vehicle Safety Policy. (Required)

Department / Location Specific Notes

• If assigned location requires the use of tasers, successfully pass Taser Training Program. After successful completion of Taser Training Program officers will be required to carry the taser while on duty.

• System Support Services - Public Safety Security:
  BLS not required.

Working Conditions

Lifting

• Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.
• Child Care Attendant: Ability to move around area with occasional sitting. Lift/carrying: Occasional up to 25 lbs. Push/pull: Occasional up to 50 lbs. force.
• Frequent bending/ kneeling/ squatting/ stooping/ reaching/ grasping.
• Occasional push/pull up to 50 lbs. force.
• Occasional reaching/ bending/ stooping/ squatting/ crouching/ kneeling/ grasping.
• Security: Ability to move around area with occasional sitting. Continuous moving around area. Lifting/carrying: Frequent up to 10 lbs. Occasional up to 50 lbs.

Environmental Conditions

• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
• Child Care Attendant: Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
• Exposure to outside temperatures (seasonal).
• Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Security: Time spent on site in medical/hospital setting.

Mental/Visual

• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers. The benefits included in positions less than 0.5 FTE are 403b retirement plan for caregiver contributions; wellness benefits, discount program, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

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