Security Officer

Job Title

Security Officer

VMC Main Campus, Renton, WA

Security

Nights )

Full Time, FTE: 1

Min $26.49 - Max $42.18 per hour, DOE

The position description is a guide to the critical duties and essential functions of the job, not an all-inclusive list. The description is reviewed and revised to meet changing needs.

Security Officer

Hospital Campus, Clinics and/or Leased Buildings

As posted

Security Officer Lead and Security Manager

• High School Graduate or equivalent (G.E.D) preferred.
• Valid Washington State driver's license and ability to be insured by VMC's carrier.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience as a Security Officer, Law Enforcement and/or Military Service preferred. Excellent customer service skills considered.
• Ability to comprehend and translate the Revised Code of Washington.
• Basic keyboard skills (25 wpm) and experience using Windows applications preferred.
• Current American Heart Association BLS or obtain within 90 days of hire.
• No convictions of any crime other than misdemeanor traffic violations.
• Must successfully pass Work Steps pre‑hire screening for minimum physical requirements.

• Evidence of excellent communication skills, both oral and written, including the ability to spell accurately and write/type legibly.
• Able to multitask and carry out assignments independently, exercising good judgment.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, able to work independently.
• Able to handle telephone calls and personal interactions with tact, poise, courtesy and respect.
• Neat and well‑groomed in appearance, following hospital personnel standards.
• Demonstrates reliable attendance and job performance.
• Excellent customer service skills.

In addition to the generic Service Partner job description:

• Occasionally provide safe patient handling under VMC's Safe Patient Handling guidelines, including lifting patients and operating patient lifting equipment.
• Lift from floor to overhead levels and carry items up to 70 pounds.
• Stand or sit for extended periods; stoop, bend, reach, crouch, squat; full body range of motion required.
• Enter data into the computer.
• Walk extensive areas of campus, traverse stairwells, rooftops, uneven terrain, restrain and physically apprehend individuals as required.
• Vision and hearing within normal range, including good depth perception and ability to distinguish colors.
• Work a variety of hours, indoor/outdoor, possible exposure to communicable disease and varying weather conditions.
• During inclement weather report to work to assist with patient and staff transportation, de‑icer on campus roads and walkways.
• Cover other assigned duties within the department; provide coverage for ED Station, drive shuttle or other vehicles for Security/Disaster Duties, ride bicycle or walk parking structure.
• Perform several tasks simultaneously and organize/analyze situations and schedules.

• Generic
  
  Job Functions:
  
  See Generic Job Description for Service Partner.
• Provides reasonable security and safety for visitors, patients, employees and physicians at Valley Medical Center.
• Oversees enforcement of administrative policies, prevents crime against property, and performs initial investigations as needed.
• Locks and unlocks building as necessary for shift.
• Patrols exterior and interior of building per assigned shift.
• Monitors CCTV system and operates monitoring equipment.
• Maintains awareness of lobby conditions and environment; communicates with environmental services and facilities for assistance.
• Monitors ED lobby for safe and comfortable environment.
• Maintains vehicles (gas, oil, fluid levels, clean when requested).
• Provides escorts when needed.
• Operates Command Center until relieved.
• Enforces parking violations in parking lots and garage.
• Provides fire education to all staff on all shifts.
• Provides traffic control when requested.
• Performs security duties in and around construction projects.
• Assists patients with directions, answering questions and liaising with other departments.
• Answers incoming calls and…