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Authorized Security Officer

Nine Mile Falls, WA
$4,839 - $6,809 a year

Start date:

01 Feb 2026

Job Type:

Full Time

Job Details

Join a dedicated team focused on maintaining a safe and secure environment for patients, staff, visitors, and vendors across a regional healthcare district in the Pacific Northwest. This full-time, night-shift role involves conducting thorough security rounds both inside and outside the facility, often on foot or by vehicle, to ensure safety and respond promptly to incidents.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform regular inspections and patrols of assigned areas to maintain a visible security presence.
  • Act as a liaison and public relations representative, providing courteous and effective communication with patients, visitors, and staff regarding safety concerns.
  • Respond swiftly to calls for assistance and collaborate with medical personnel, law enforcement, firefighters, and management.
  • Ensure all doors and windows are secure and intact during rounds.

Education and Experience

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Basic computer proficiency.
  • Valid driver’s license mandatory.
  • Completion of Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within six months of hire.
  • One to three years of experience in law enforcement or security, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certifications and Training

  • HIPAA, Restraint Training, and Emergency Code Training to be completed within six months.
  • Preferred: IAHSS Basic Security Officer certification.
  • Preferred: Experience in hospital security and healthcare-focused de-escalation training such as AVADE or CPI.

Professional Attributes

  • Commitment to regulatory compliance and punctuality.
  • Ability to communicate respectfully and helpfully with diverse populations.
  • Demonstrated alignment with organizational ethics and goals.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation starts within a competitive range based on qualifications and experience, with annual incremental increases. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement plans with employer match, life and disability insurance, AFLAC, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance programs, potential bonuses, gym memberships, and tuition reimbursement or student loan repayment opportunities.

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