Training Specialist - Public Safety

Harborview Medical Center; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Harborview Medical Center is seeking a Training Specialist within the UW Medicine – Department of Public Safety. The role is based on-site at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle and involves leading the development, coordination, delivery, and oversight of DPS training programs for officers, supervisors, and dispatchers.

The position requires strong knowledge of healthcare security operations, use of force, de-escalation, and workplace violence prevention, with responsibility for curriculum

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Public Safety, Education, Healthcare or related field.
• Four to five years of experience training, mentoring, or leading security, law enforcement, military, or public safety personnel.
• Experience delivering classroom instruction, multimedia presentations, and practical demonstrations.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare security operations, use of force principles, and public safety training methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Training Program Administration and Coordination.
• Course Development.
• Training Course Delivery.
• Course Evaluation and Modification.
• Use of Force Investigations and Training Oversight.
• Specialized Program Oversight.

Skills

Public safety training

Instruction delivery

Curriculum development

Report writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Public Safety, Education, Healthcare or related field

Tools

Presentation software

Job description

UW Medicine – Department of Public Safety has an outstanding opportunity for a Training Specialist

WORK SCHEDULE

• 100% FTE
• Full time
• On Site
• May require on-call availability and response during emergencies or critical incidents.
• May require evening, weekend, or on-call responsibilities.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The UW Medicine - Department of Public Safety is a team of certified security professionals dedicated to promoting and maintaining hospital security and safety by enforcing rules and regulations to provide for the safety of patients, staff, visitors, and the facilities at UW Medicine hospitals and clinics.

Position is based at Harborview Medical Center

Additional locations include:

UW Medical Center-Montlake

UW Medical Center-Northwest

UW Medicine Primary Care Clinics

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

The Training Specialist serves as the lead training authority for the UW Medicine Department of Public Safety (DPS). This position is responsible for the comprehensive development, coordination, delivery, and oversight of training programs for all DPS personnel, including officers, supervisors, and dispatchers. The incumbent also provides entity-wide training for UW Medicine staff in subject matter areas identified by DPS leadership.

This position ensures that all training programs align with constitutional standards, Washington State law, UW Medicine policy, healthcare security best practices, and department operational needs. The Training Specialist serves as a subject matter expert in use of force, defensive tactics, de-escalation, and workplace violence prevention while overseeing curriculum development, training compliance, and program evaluation.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The Training Specialist will be responsible for the development, administration, and delivery of the following:

• Training Program Administration and Coordination
• Course Development
• Training Course Delivery
• Course Evaluation and Modification
• Use of Force Investigations and Training Oversight
• Specialized Program Oversight

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Public Safety, Education, Healthcare or related field
• Four to Five years of experience training, mentoring, or leading security, law enforcement, military, or public safety personnel
• Experience delivering classroom instruction, multimedia presentations, and practical demonstrations
• Strong knowledge of healthcare security operations, use of force principles, and public safety training methodologies
• Ability to develop curriculum and instructional materials
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and individuals in stressful or confrontational situations
• Proficiency in report writing, training documentation, and presentation software
• Ability to obtain and maintain instructor certifications relevant to assigned training disciplines
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

ABOUT UW MEDICINE - WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER

UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.

All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.