Security Officer

Security Officer

As our Security Officer, you will monitor buildings and grounds on the property to ensure the safety and security of employees, patients, and other visitors. Every day you will monitor the property by walking and driving around the premises. Your security detail could include guarding facility and unit access points, monitoring surveillance cameras, testing new security technology, and protecting all employees/visitors against acts of violence should they arise. To be successful in this role, you'll need the ability to remain calm and take action based on the situation, known facts, and understand the position limitations. You are also expected to respond to emergency codes in a timely manner.

Where You'll Work: Virginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award-winning health systems in Washington state - CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one integrated health system with the most patient access points in western Washington our team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 employed physicians and affiliated providers. At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health you will find the safest and highest quality of care provided by our expert, compassionate medical care team at 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region.

Job Requirements:

• Six (6) 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 twenty-one (21) years of age, and have a valid Washington State Driver's License with a five (5) 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 six (6) months of date of hire
• Successful completion of organizational-sponsored handcuff training within sixty (60) days of hire and successful re-certification every two (2) years thereafter
• Successful completion of organizational-sponsored CS Gel (pepper spray) training within sixty (60) days of hire and successful re-certification every two (2) years thereafter
• Successful completion of organization-sponsored control shield training within 60 days of hire and successful re-certification every two (2) years thereafter
• Successful completion of VMFH-sponsored Basic Life Support (BLS) training within 60 days of hire and successful re-certification every two (2) years thereafter

Total Rewards: Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards page.

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.