Security Officer (Per Diem)

Welcome to a medical center where you're the center of attention.

Pay range:
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Hourly

$24.49 - $36.74

Schedule:
Per Diem

This position helps maintain a safe and secure environment for Overlake Medical Center staff, patients and visitors.

- Officers must quickly and independently assess rapidly evolving events and determine appropriate interventions.

- They must effectively coordinate efforts with others, both within and outside the security department, to assure acceptable outcomes.

- Officers must adapt to rapidly changing and sometimes conflicting priorities while maintaining customer satisfaction. Provide a full spectrum of security services to a diverse customer base.

- Duties include: Interaction with the public answering questions, giving directions and responding to concerns as needed. Patrol of facility campus and related off campus locations as needed; maintaining high visibility in a manner that reflects well on the department and organization overall. Use of computer based systems for surveillance, access control and documentation. Respond to all emergency requests for assistance including fire, hazardous materials spills, criminal activity, emotional and psychiatric disturbances. Ability to use verbal de-escalation techniques or minimum force possible to contain out of control persons.

- Candidates must have customer service skills and be computer literate. Candidates should be able to run and be physically able to intervene if necessary in emergency situations.

Qualifications

- High School diploma or equivalent required.

- Valid Washington State Driver's license required, no criminal violations.

- Healthcare provider BLS certification required.

- One year in a customer service role preferred

- One year healthcare security preferred

- Certification as a Basic Healthcare Security Officer required through the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) required within one year of employment

- Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB) course and certification also required within six months of employment.

Why join Overlake?
We're proud to offer benefits that support you in every stage of your career and life. But it's our inspirational culture that has made us one of America's Top 150 places to work in healthcare for several years in a row.

- Local, visible leaders who care about you.

- A values-based work environment.

- Medical insurance premiums as low as $0 per month.

- Many Overlake services covered at 100%.

- Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000 per year.

- Generous retirement plan matching starting at 5% and increasing to 7% after five years with immediate vesting.

- Pre-tax and Roth after tax retirement savings plans.

- An expanded Employee Assistance Program.

- A caregiver support program to help with everything from childcare to eldercare.

- Free parking and Orca transit passes.

If this sounds like an environment where you'll thrive, we'd love to hear from you.

How much will this job pay?
Posted pay ranges represent the entire pay scale, from minimum to maximum. For jobs with more than one level, the posted range reflects the minimum of the lowest level and the maximum of the highest level. Some positions also offer additional pay based on shift, certification or level of education. Job offers are determined based on a candidate's years of relevant experience and internal equity. If you have questions about Overlake's pay practices, employee benefits or the pay for a specific position, please contact HR@overlakehospital.org