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Community Health Center of Snohomish County offers competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package designed to address health, time off, retirement and career-advancement needs.  Benefits available include health insurance (medical/dental/vision), up to 120 hours of vacation time pro-rated by FTE every 12 months, paid sick leave, 10-paid holidays, 403(b) Safe Harbor retirement plan with employer match, disability and life insurance, and more! We also offer $0.75/hour for those who test proficiently in a second language.

Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday 11:00 am. - 7:30 pm

Job Summary

The Security Officer will be responsible for traveling between all Community Health Center of Snohomish County sites each day to provide a safe and secure environment for the patients, visitors, staff and property locations. In addition, the Security Officer will be responsible for delivering interoffice mail per the established schedule. Due to the continuous public contact of the position, the highest level of customer service skills is essential. The Security Officer conducts random patrols of clinic facilities and surrounding property, responds to security codes, investigates security incidents, and reports safety hazards. The Security Officer routinely engages in stressful situations and at times may be required to use physical force to maintain the safety of the care environment.  The Security Officer may be required to run, climb stairs, carry people, or perform other physical acts in response to emergent situations.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Reads, speaks, understands and writes proficiently in English.
• Works independently and is self-directed.
• Works effectively in a team environment.
• Organizes, prioritizes, and coordinates multiple activities and tasks.
• Works with initiative, energy and effectiveness in a fast-paced environment.
• Remains calm and effective in high pressure and emergency situations.
• Problem-solves with creativity and ingenuity.

Preferred:

• Bilingual skills.

Education

• High school graduate or equivalent.

Experience

• Minimum of two (2) years security.

Preferred:

• Healthcare facility security experience.
• Self-defense experience is preferred.

Credentials

• Healthcare Security Officer basic certification through the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety within the first twelve (12) months of employment.

Preferred:

• Supervisory and Safety Certifications.
• Certified Protection Officer training.
• Pepper Spray Defense and Handcuff Tactics and/or comparable certification.

* Other*

• Driver's license with the State of Washington.
• Acceptable driving record, for auto liability coverage through Community Health Center of Snohomish County.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Job Specific Functions/Performance:

Provides safety and security services which includes: patrolling grounds, parking lots, buildings, securing entryways and exits, etc. to effectively address potential conduct issues, violations of policy, check for property damage, inspect safety issues, respond to all codes, address trespassing concerns and utilizes electronic checkpoints.

Provides stand-by service or escort services for protection of caregivers, patients, and staff as needed.

Provides courtesy services such as providing directions, locksmith functions, jump-starts, changing flat tires, reporting vehicles with lights