Description

Security Guard 2 - On Call

We are seeking on-call Security Guard roles and are expected to work full-time, 40 hours a week at Eastern State Hospital (ESH) in Medical Lake, WA. As a Security Guard, you will be responsible for the security and safety of the staff, patients, visitors, and property at ESH. This is a great opportunity to work for the state! Evening and Nightshifts include a shift differential in addition to the standard compensation rate.

We are seeking people who can quickly adapt to their environment and have the skills to proactively manage situations, and be effective members of our team. In this role, you will need to intervene and de-escalate in crisis or dangerous situations. Join us on our mission to Transform Lives!

Some of what you will do:

• Gather information for Law Enforcement, identify witnesses, and obtain initial statements
• Confiscate and secure contraband, write reports
• Patrol campus, and provide protection for hospital staff, patients, visitors, and property
• Operate patrol vehicle or patrol on foot
• Intervene and de-escalate in crisis/dangerous situations
• Provide security presence, walk-throughs, and safety checks on the wards
• Issue parking violation notices as appropriate
• Operate a camera, computer, copier/scanner, and other provided software to complete Security Activity Reports, email, and other communications as required
• Act as liaison between emergency responders and the hospital leadership
• Assist in gathering evidence and facts involving criminal activity and present evidence to courts and/or Law Enforcement
• Maintain a 24-hour logging system
• Respond to all fire, smoke, intrusion, and burglar alarms
• Operate a two-way radio, telephone, personal alarms, and metal detectors
• Ensure accountability of equipment, keys, I.D badges, and other controlled items
• Acts as a security dispatch as needed
• Assist in providing on-the-job training and orientation for newly-hired Security Guards
• Assist ESH management in enforcing hospital rules, regulations, policies, and statutory law

Who should apply?
Applicants with a valid driver's license and one of the following:

• One year of experience as a Security Guard 1 in state service
• High school diploma or GED and two years of experience in areas of work, such as security guard, correctional officer, store investigations, police officer, police reserve officer, military police, or other law enforcement work
• A certificate of completion in a basic law enforcement training program approved by the Washington Criminal Justice Training Commission AND one year of experience in areas of work, such as security guard, correctional officer, store investigations, police officer, police reserve officer, military police, or other law enforcement work
• A certificate of completion in a police or reserve police academy or military training program AND one year of experience in areas of work, such as security guard, correctional officer, store investigations, police officer, police reserve officer, military police, or other law enforcement work

Our Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) mission to Transform Lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s mission that you bring equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.

NOTE:

Employees of the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Any offer of employment is contingent upon verification of your vaccine status. Please note medical or religious accommodation may be available once an offer of employment is made.

Questions? Please contact DSHS Recruiter by email and reference #03675.

Supplemental Information

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.

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