Security Officer

Security Officer

This job is responsible for performing a full range of security activities designed to protect persons, property, and equipment from volatile individuals, unauthorized access, or hazards by patrolling in or around the assigned Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH) hospital campuses and ambulatory clinics. In working to provide a safe and secure physical environment, an incumbent patrols assigned buildings or property on foot or vehicle and is alert to violations of security regulations, suspicious activities, unauthorized persons, and safety hazards that may cause injury or property damage. Work also includes : investigating security incidents, reporting safety hazards and responding to alarms and emergency codes; controlling hospital access by verifying the identity of persons entering or exiting in accordance with established department procedures; monitoring fire alarm and intrusion detection systems as required; supporting, within scope of position, helistop operations; de-escalating or physically restraining individuals at risk for causing persons and / or hospital property injury or damage; and documenting actions and observations per established procedures. An incumbent routinely engages in emergent situations, and may be required to use physical force to de-escalate or physically restrain individuals at risk for causing persons and / or hospital property injury or damage. The ability to run, climb stairs, and / or execute other physical activities in response to emergent situations is also required. Work requires strong customer service skills, routine use of computers to draft reports, monitor camera systems, and navigate access control applications. Work is performed in accordance with established procedures but allows latitude for judgment in interpreting and applying guidelines to specific situations. This is an "unarmed" position that requires shift and weekend work involving significant periods of standing or walking.

Minimum Qualifications : Six months of related experience in security, healthcare, or related law enforcement / military experience that demonstrates attainment of the requisite job knowledge skills / abilities. Required : Driver's License : WA (AUTO : WA)

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award-winning health systems in Washington state CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one integrated health system with the most patient access points in western Washington, our team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 employed physicians and affiliated providers. At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you will find the safest and highest quality of care provided by our expert, compassionate medical care team at 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region.