Security Officer at Providence Health Care, Inc

Seattle, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Oct, 26

Salary

35.89

Posted On

14 Jul, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Service, Security Patrols, Incident Investigation, Traffic Control, Patient Handling, Safety Reporting, Report Writing, Security Camera Monitoring, Access Control Systems, Physical Restraint, Emergency Response, Conflict Resolution

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

The Security Officer I provides a safe and secure environment for the patients, visitors, staff and property of Swedish Medical Center/Swedish Edmonds. Due to the continuous public contact of the position the highest level of customer service skills is essential. Security Officers conduct random patrols of Swedish Medical Center/Swedish Edmond property, respond to and investigate security incidents, report safety hazards, and appropriately document actions and observations made during the shift. Security Officers respond to alarms and codes by providing traffic control and assisting with safe patient handling. Security Officers conduct routine safety walks of the facilities and submits remedial requests for any concerns they identify. Security Officers routinely engage in stressful situations and at times may be required to use physical force to maintain the safety of the patient care environment, and also may be required to run, climb stairs, carry people, or perform other physical acts in response to emergent situations. Security Officers will provide advice to clinical staff regarding matters of patient release and restraint. Security Officers also engage in a wide range of customer service activities involving direct contact with patients and visitors, providing directions and helping people find their way. Security Officers regularly use computers to write reports and logs and to monitor security cameras and access control systems. Will be required to work on multiple campuses based on staffing needs or the needs of the department. Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Swedish First Hill in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them. Required Qualifications: * Within 90 days of hire: Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association * Within 6 months (180 days) of hire: Successful completion of TASER© training and certification (with annual re-certification) * Within 6 months (180 days) of hire: Successful completion of AVADE/HDTS (Healthcare Defensive Tactics System) Training and Certification * Customer service experience and/or training. Preferred Qualifications: * Associate's Degree * 1 year Related civilian or military security/law enforcement experience. * Healthcare security experience. Why Join Providence? Our best-in-class benefits [https://swedish.jobs/why-swedish/#benefits-rewards] are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission [https://swedish.jobs/why-swedish/#mission-values] of improving the health and wellbeing of each patient we serve. At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable. Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits [https://providence.jobs/benefits/]. Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act [https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/images.provhealth.org/HR-onboarding/LA_County_Fair_Chance_Ordinance_2024.pdf]. Providence Swedish is the largest not-for-profit health care system in the greater Puget Sound area. It is comprised of eight hospital campuses (Ballard, Edmonds, Everett, Centralia, Cherry Hill (Seattle), First Hill (Seattle), Issaquah and Olympia); emergency rooms and specialty centers in Redmond (East King County) and the Mill Creek area in Everett; and Providence Swedish Medical Group, a network of 190+ primary care and specialty care locations throughout the Puget Sound. Whether through physician clinics, education, research and innovation or other outreach, we’re dedicated to improving the wellbeing of rural and urban communities by expanding access to quality health care for all. Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer [https://www.providenceiscalling.jobs/eeo/]. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity [https://providence.jobs/diversity/] makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement. For any concerns with this posting relating to the posting requirements in RCW 49.58.110(1), please click here [https://providence.jobs/eeo/] where you can access an email link to submit your concern.

Responsibilities

Maintain a safe and secure environment for patients, staff, and visitors through random patrols and incident investigation. Respond to alarms and codes while providing customer service and documenting all observations and actions.