Security Guard

Job Description

Job Title: Security Guard

Job ID: DG22395716

Location: Lakewood, WA

Overview:

Our client is expanding! Come join their team. They are seeking Security Guards for all shifts. As a Security Guard, you will be responsible for the security and safety of the staff, patients, visitors, and property. They are seeking people who can quickly adapt to their environment, who have the skills to proactively manage safety & security situations, and be an effective member of their team. Your important role is to assist the management in enforcing hospital rules, regulations, policies, and statutory law.

What you will be doing:

Patrol campus in vehicle and on-foot, provide protection for hospital staff, patients, visitors, and property

Intervene and de-escalate in uncertain/crisis situations

Provide security presence, walk-throughs, and safety checks on the wards

Assist in gathering evidence

Act as liaison between emergency responders and the hospital leadership; gather information for Law Enforcement, identify witnesses, and obtain initial statements

Confiscate and secure contraband, write reports

Operate a camera, computer, copier/scanner, and other provided software to complete Security Activity Reports, email; operate a two-way radio, telephone, personal alarms, and metal detectors

Respond to fire, smoke, intrusion, and burglar alarms

Ensure accountability of equipment, keys, I.D badges, and other controlled items

Issue parking violation notices as appropriate

Assist in providing on-the-job training and orientation for newly-hired Security Guards

What you must have:

A valid driver's license,

High school diploma/GED

One of the following:

2 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

Or, 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

Or, 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

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