DSHS WSH Security Guard 1
Western State Hospital is seeking security professionals who can quickly adapt to their environment, proactively manage situations, and be effective team members.

Pierce County employees are eligible to receive an Orca Card for transportation needs. Evening and Night shifts include a shift differential in addition to the standard compensation rate.

Some of what you'll do:

• Assist management in enforcing hospital rules, regulations, policies, and statutory laws
• Contact 911 and coordinate fire, law enforcement, or ambulance response if needed
• After critical incidents, coordinate extensive checklists for response activity
• Complete documentation daily to ensure events are recorded accurately
• Receive and respond to communication from staff, patients, contractors, and visitors by radio, telephone, and in-person
• Work closely with the Emergency Management Director and Chief Safety and Security Officer for quality control and applicability of policies and response procedures for normal and emergency operations
• Record, evaluate, and disseminate reports of incidents or events
• Notify designated personnel to assist walk-in patients
• Conduct the check-in process and coordinate escorts for visitors and interpreters
• Notifies executive staff and Hospital Incident Command Staff of emergent incidents, safety issues, or events that affect the continuity of business at the hospital
• Operate electronic doors to ensure all staff, patients, and visitors have appropriate identification before allowing access
• Assist in ensuring the safety of various hospital personnel is maintained

What we're looking for:

• Excellent organization skills
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to use a PC for multiple programs, typing, entering data, and submitting reports
• Operate various emergency communications devices and office equipment effectively
• Ability to follow and enforce policies, procedures, and emergency protocols
• Able to effectively communicate with staff and patients both orally and in writing

Professionals with one of the following should apply:

• High school diploma or GED 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 basic law enforcement training program approved by the Washington Criminal Justice Training Commission
• A certificate of completion in a police or reserve police academy or military training program

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 an 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 about this opportunity? Please contact Leah.Brandenburg@dshs.wa.gov and reference job number 01418.

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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