Security Officer I Bike Patrol

CommonSpirit Health

  • Tacoma, WA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 13 days ago
Overview:Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose. Responsibilities:Job Summary: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 using a bicycle to patrol 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 primarily riding a bicycle 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; and6) Documenting actions and observations per established procedures.
Qualifications:Education/Work Experience Requirements
  • 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.
Licensure/Certification
  • 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.

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