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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 (Edmonds, WA), Salary Range: Min: $23.39 Max: $35.78
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 (Edmonds, WA), Salary Range: Min: $26.30 Max: $40.25
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.
About UsSkills Required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association within 90 days of hire
- Successful completion of TASER Training (or TASER/AXON Training and Certification for Senior) within 90-180 days of hire; annual recertification
- Successful completion of AVADE/HDTS (Healthcare Defensive Tactics System) Training and Certification within 90-180 days of hire
- Customer service experience and/or training
- 3 years related civilian or military security/law enforcement experience including at least two years in healthcare security (Senior position)
- Hospital Incident Command System training (Senior position)
- Associate's Degree or AA (preferred)
- 1 year related civilian or military security/law enforcement experience (preferred for Security Officer)
- Healthcare security experience (preferred)
- FEMA ICS 100, ICS 200, and ICS 700 certifications (upon request/preferred for Senior)
Providence Health & Services Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Providence Health & Services and has not been reviewed or approved by Providence Health & Services.
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Healthcare Strength — Coverage spans medical, dental, and vision, with robust mental health support including up to 25 free therapy sessions and a well‑being platform. Additional resources like caregiver assistance and plan assistance can bolster access and overall health support depending on location and eligibility.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with employer match and an additional discretionary contribution, plus a student‑debt retirement savings match, provide meaningful long‑term savings support. Planning tools and Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility further strengthen the financial security package.
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Parental & Family Support — Back‑up child and elder care through Bright Horizons and paid parental leave offer practical support for caregiving needs. Relocation assistance and other family‑oriented resources complement the core benefits where available.
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