Security Officer

$1,000 Hiring Bonus for eligible external hires that meet the required qualifications and conditions for payment

This is a combined posting for Security Officer and Senior Security Officer. The requirements of each role are listed below under each associated title. Consideration for each role will be based on qualifications. If you have the qualifications of any one of these two positions, we you encourage you to apply.

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Security Officer

The Security Officer provides a safe and secure environment for the patients, visitors, staff and property of Swedish Medical Center.  Due to the continuous public contact of the position the highest level of customer service skills is essential.  Security Officers conduct random patrols of Swedish Medical Center property, respond to and investigate security incidents, report safety hazards, and appropriately document actions and observations made during the shift.  Security Officers respond to alarms and codes by providing traffic control and assisting with safe patient handling.  

Required Qualifications: 

• Within 90 days of hire: Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association (Facility Managed) 


• Within 6 months (180 days) of hire: Successful completion of TASER Training - annual re-certification (Facility Managed)


• Within 6 months (180 days) of hire: Successful completion of AVADE/HDTS (Healthcare Defensive Tactics System) Training (Facility Managed) 


• Customer service experience and/or training

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree


• 1 year of related civilian or military security/law enforcement experience


• Healthcare security experience

Security Officer (Redmond, WA), Salary Range: Min: $21.08 Max: $35.89

Senior Security Officer

The Senior Security Officer provides a safe and secure environment for the patients, visitors, staff and property of Swedish Medical Center.  Due to the continuous public contact of the position, the highest level of customer service skills is essential.  Security Officers conduct random patrols of Swedish Medical Center property, respond to and investigate security incidents, report safety hazards, and appropriately document actions and observations made during the shift.  Security Officers respond to alarms and codes by providing traffic control and assisting with safe patient handling.  

Required Qualifications: 

• Within 90 days of hire: Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association 


• Within 90 days of hire: Successful completion of TASER/AXON Training and Certification annually 


• Within 90 days of hire: Successful completion of AVADE/HDTS (Healthcare Defensive Tactics System) Training and Certification 


• 3 years of related civilian or military security/law enforcement experience including at least two years in healthcare security


• Customer service experience and Hospital Incident Command System training

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree, or AA or equivalent preferred


• Upon request: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) ICS 100.HCB; ICS 200.HCA; and 700.A certification 

Senior Security Officer (Redmond, WA), Salary Range: Min: $22.58, Max: $38.39

Why Join Providence Swedish?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally and achieving financial security.  We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of improving the health and wellbeing of each patient we serve.