Security Officer

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** Where kids and families are always first
** At Multi Care Mary Bridge Children's Hospital & Health Network, caring for kids is more than what we do - it's our purpose. As the state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center and the only pediatric hospital in Washington's South Sound, we provide a comprehensive network of care designed specifically for children and adolescents.

Our vision is to be the safest, highest-quality place for children to receive care, where every child has a medical home and every family feels supported.
** FTE:
** 1.0,
** Shift:
** Variable
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* Schedule:

** 8 hr shifts
** Position Summary
** The Security Officer is a key position on our Security Services team. In this role, you provide protection over Multi Care Health System properties and facilities. You will own the responsibility for the security and safety of Multi Care patients, employees, and visitors.
** Responsibilities
* ** Conduct general security in the protection of people and property and the enforcement of all applicable policies, rules, and regulations.
* Deter criminal activity and misconduct utilizing tactical techniques.
* Utilize Management of Aggressive Behavior skills both verbally and physically as required.
* Apply the concepts of Awareness, Vigilance, Avoidance, Defense, and Escape to effectively protect and serve facility campus.
* Utilize weapons detection devices to monitor patients/visitors and ensuring the removal of contraband from facility.
* Apply appropriate techniques with assistive devices when engaging with combative/aggressive individuals.
* Effectively operate/leverage required security equipment and tools.
** Requirements
* ** High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
* Current Washington or Idaho state driver's license (driving is not required for this position at Navos Hospital).
* IAHSS basic certification or ability to obtain within one (1) year of hire date.
* Minimum six (6) months of experience in police, military, or security, preferable in a health care setting.
* Proof of a safe driving record (which meets established Multi Care Standards) obtained by a motor vehicle report from the appropriate state. (Not required at Navos Hospital)
* BLS certification or obtained within 30 days of hire.
* First Aid training within 30 days of hire.
** About Mary Bridge Children's
** For more than 70 years, Multi Care Mary Bridge Children's Hospital & Health Network has cared for children and families across the South Sound. Anchored by an 82-bed pediatric hospital in Tacoma, Mary Bridge offers a Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, a 24-hour pediatric-only Emergency Department and a state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center.

As a comprehensive pediatric health network, Mary Bridge delivers expert, family-centered care across inpatient, outpatient and specialty services, supported by multidisciplinary teams dedicated to the unique needs of every child and family we serve.
** Built for children and families
** Delivering care designed specifically for kids and the families who support them, with a strong focus on family-centered care.
** Award-winning care
** Named a Top Children's Hospital by The Leapfrog Group, earning this national recognition six times in the past eight years, with physicians consistently recognized on Top Doctors lists by Seattle Magazine, Seattle Met and the Tacoma News Tribune.
** Growing for the future
** A new pediatric hospital and medical office building designed to support the future of children's care.
** Well-being and support
** Generous time off, wellness resources and programs designed to help you maintain balance in your work and life.
** Living our values
** Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.
** Pacific Northwest lifestyle
** Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.
** Pay and Benefit Expectations
** We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $24.83 - $35.71 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and…