Security Officer

Description

This is a combined posting for a Security Officer and Senior Security Officer. The requirements of each role are listed below under each associated title. Consideration for each role will be based on qualifications. If you have the qualifications of any one of these three positions, we encourage you to apply.

Providence Swedish caregivers are not simply valued - they're invaluable. Join our team at Swedish Shared Services and thrive 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.

The Security Officer provides a safe and secure environment for the patients, visitors, staff, and property of Swedish Medical Center. Due to the continuous public contact, the highest level of customer service skills is essential. Security Officers conduct random patrols, respond to and investigate incidents, report safety hazards, and document actions. They respond to alarms and codes, provide traffic control, assist with safe patient handling, conduct routine safety walks, and submit remedial requests.

Security Officers may need to use physical force, run, climb stairs, carry people or perform other physical actions in emergent situations. They advise clinical staff on patient release and restraint, provide directions and customer service, write reports and logs, monitor security cameras, access control systems, and may work across multiple campuses.

• 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 (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

• Associate’s Degree
• 1 year of related civilian or military security/law‑enforcement experience
• Healthcare security experience

Security Officer – Salary Range (Edmonds, WA):
Min $21.08, Max $35.89

The Senior Security Officer provides a safe and secure environment for the patients, visitors, staff, and property of Swedish Medical Center. Due to the continuous public contact, the highest level of customer service skills is essential. Security Officers conduct random patrols, respond to and investigate incidents, report safety hazards, and document actions. They respond to alarms and codes, provide traffic control, assist with safe patient handling, conduct routine safety walks, and submit remedial requests.

Security Officers may need to use physical force, run, climb stairs, carry people or perform other physical actions in emergent situations. They advise clinical staff on patient release and restraint, provide directions and customer service, write reports and logs, monitor security cameras, access control systems, and may work across multiple campuses.

• Within 90 days of hire:
  Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association
• Within 90 days of hire:
  Successful completion of TASER/AXON training and certification annually
• Within 90 days of hire:
  Successful completion of AVADE/HDTS (Healthcare Defensive Tactics System) training and certification
• 3 years of related civilian or military security/law‑enforcement experience, including at least 2 years in healthcare security
• Customer service experience and Hospital Incident Command System training

• Associate’s Degree or AA or equivalent
• Upon request: FEMA ICS 100.HCB, ICS 200.HCA, and 700.A certification

Senior Security Officer – Salary Range (Edmonds, WA):
Min $22.58, Max $38.39

Our best-in-class benefits 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 of improving the health and wellbeing of each patient we serve.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.