Overview
DSHS WSH Security Guard 3 Jobs in Lakewood, WA at State of Washington Dept. of Social and Health Services
Description
Security Guard 3
We have an opportunity for you to join us as a Security Guard Supervisor. In this role, you will provide supervision to security officers who provide protection and security to residents, staff, and the general public at the Western State Hospital.
The work shifts are rotational as well as the days off.
Opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary. Pierce County employees receive a free Orca card for transportation use. Evening and Night shifts include a shift differential in addition to the standard compensation rate.
This Security Guard 3 position’s primary job duties would develop training materials and be responsible for training all incoming and existing Security Guards within the Gage Center. The position would ensure officers are remaining in compliance with all mandatory training requirements such as Advanced Crisis Intervention Training (ACIT), Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI), Basic Life Safety (BLS), while also providing in-service trainings yearly. This position would be responsible for developing and operating a Security Officer Academy that would provide consistent training materials in conjunction with policies, procedure, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). This position would provide relief to the other SG3’s for vacations, sick calls, other coverage issues and will be required to run normal shift operations. This position will have a flexible schedule to work all shifts, whether it be covering for other SG3’s or providing training to other shifts.
Some of what you’ll do
Supervise and assist security staff
Escort clients to and from medical appointments
Plan, coordinate, direct, and control security activities, responses, and actions
Communicate with hospital management, supervisors, security, and other hospital staff through memo reports, surveys, and evaluations
Supervise and participate in making rounds of campus facilities, buildings, and grounds, by foot and by vehicle
Respond to life and death emergencies and assist law enforcement, fire, and/or other agencies
Assist in traffic control
Confiscate, secure, and preserve contraband and evidence
Plan and provide specific shift work schedules
Provide counseling to subordinates to resolve disputes, discrepancies, and conflicts
Conduct monthly check-ins with subordinates and complete monthly reports or other assigned administrative duties as needed
Who should apply
Professionals with a high school diploma or GED and three years of experience in areas of work such as security guard, correctional officer, store investigator, 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, or a certificate of completion in a police or reserve police academy or military training program will substitute for one of the three years of the above experience).
OR
Three years of experience as a Security Guard 1
OR
Two years of experience as a Security Guard 2
Two years of training experience is required
Interested?
Please provide a current resume and three professional references with current contact information along with your online application.
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.
Questions? Please contact [email protected] and reference #03299.
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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Title: DSHS WSH Security Guard 3
Company: State of Washington Dept. of Social and Health Services
Location: Lakewood, WA
