Security Officer

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is a 336 bed non-profit facility providing quality health care to patients and communities in and around Seattle Washington. We are part of CommonSpirit Health which operates 139 hospitals and more than 1,000 care sites across 21 states, making our services accessible to nearly 1 in 4 U.S. residents.

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 property
damage.

Work also includes: 1) investigating security incidents, reporting safety hazards and responding to alarms and emergency
codes; 2) controlling hospital access by verifying the identify of persons entering or exiting in accordance with established
department procedures; 3) monitoring fire alarm and intrusion detection systems as required; 4) supporting, within scope
of position, helistop operations; 5) de-escalating or physically restraining individuals at risk for causing persons and/or
hospital property injury or damage; and 6) 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 cameras 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 hire rate is:  $24.50/hour

"We deliver inspired people to do meaningful work."

• Six months of related experience in security, healthcare, or related law enforcement/military experience that demonstrates attainment of the requisite job knowledge skills/abilities.Satisfactory Abstract of Driving Record (Type: Employment Record) must be provided and meet departmental standards.
• Candidates must be at least 21 years of age, and have a valid Washington State Driver's License with a five-year clean driving record, for auto liability coverage through VMFH.
• Possession of a valid Washington State driver’s license and continued maintenance of a clean driving record with no action pending/taken at any time in response to unsafe driver performance or other legal requirements.
• International Association of Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) Basic Certification required within 6-months of date of hire.
• Successful completion of organizational-sponsored handcuff training within 60 days of hire and successful re-certification every two years thereafter.
• Successful completion of organizational-sponsored CS Gel (pepper spray) training within 60 days of hire and successful re-certification every two years thereafter.
• Successful completion of organization-sponsored control shield training within 60 days of hire and successful re-certification every two years thereafter.
• Successful completion of VMFH-sponsored Basic Life Support (BLS) training within 60 days of hire and successful re-certification every two years thereafter.

Just as Virginia Mason is dedicated to improving the lives of our patients and our community, we are equally dedicated to your professional and personal success. With a wide range of perks that includes a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, and the opportunity to live in one of the most livable cities in the nation, you will find that an opportunity with Team Medicine is one worth taking.  

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.