Overview
**Description**
Oversees and maintains the flow and balance of work in the Security Department. Responsible for providing leadership, direction, and a working environment that promotes teamwork and customer satisfaction, and for ensuring that the standards of service are met for the Security department in a manner consistent with the Providence mission, vision and values. Persons holding this position must be able to perform all the duties and functions of a Senior Security Officer, including initial incident response, interviewing and investigations.
This position may be required to work on multiple campuses and shifts. Acts as a resource and expert in Security matters for other departments or individuals and in committees. Assesses staff performance and conducts annual reviews, maintains time and attendance as well as staff performance records. Promotes the professional development of staff through training, guidance and coaching and through ongoing observation and assessment of staff performance. Is an effective steward of Providence resources and keeps within financial and labor budgets and identifies opportunities for further savings as well as needed capital investments to improve operational efficiency.
Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence St. Peter Hospital and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.
**Required Qualifications:**
+ Upon request: Driving may be necessary as part of this role. Caregivers are required to comply with all state laws and requirements for driving. Caregivers will be expected to provide proof of driver license and auto insurance upon request. See policy for additional information
+ Upon hire: Basic Security Officer Certification and Supervisory Development Certification through International Association of Healthcare Security and Safety
+ Within 30 days of hire Certifications in Axon Taser, Force Options, and Verbal De-Escalation
+ 3 years related experience and/or training desired, preferably in Healthcare Security and Safety
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent educ/experience
+ or equivalent or two years of related training and experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferably in healthcare security
**Why Join Providence?**
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 caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.
**About Providence**
At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.
The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Check out our benefits page for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.
**About the Team**
Providence has been serving the Pacific Northwest since 1856 when Mother Joseph and four other Sisters of Providence arrived in Vancouver, Washington Territory. Today, Providence is the largest health care provider in Washington located in communities large and small across the state. In western Washington, Providence provides care throughout the greater Puget Sound from Snohomish County to Lewis County.
Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women’s services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our not-for-profit network also provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care.
Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.
**Requsition ID:** 257988
**Company:** Providence Jobs
**Job Category:** Facilities Security/Safety
**Job Function:** Facilities
**Job Schedule:** Full time
**Job Shift:** Variable
**Career Track:** Leadership
**Department:** 3030 SECURITY WA SPH
**Address:** WA Olympia 413 Lilly Rd NE
**Work Location:** Providence St Peter Hospital-Olympia
**Pay Range:** $29.56 – $46.10
The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Check out our benefits page for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.
