Security Officer

Security Officer – Swedish Medical Center, Everett, WA, Full‑time, Variable shift (on‑site)

The Security Officer provides a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, staff and property.

Duties include:

• Conduct random patrols of the facility and respond to alarms, security incidents and safety hazards.
• Document actions and observations during the shift and submit remedial requests for any concerns identified.
• Provide traffic control, safe patient handling and assistance to clinical staff regarding patient release and restraint.
• Assist with safe patient handling, traffic control and respond to alarms and codes by providing traffic control and assisting with safe patient handling.
• Use physical force when necessary to maintain the safety of the patient care environment; run, climb stairs, carry people or perform other physical acts in response to emergent situations.
• Engage in routine customer service activities, provide directions and help people find their way.
• Use computers to write reports and logs and to monitor security cameras and access control systems.
• Work on multiple campuses as needed to meet staffing needs.

• 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.

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