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Senior Security Officer (Night Shift) - University Hospital (10647) (Security)



Join our REMARKABLE Healthcare team as a Senior Security Officer. 

Play a critical role in keeping patients, visitors and staff safe at the #1 hospital in Wisconsin.
We are seeking a Senior Security Officer to:

  • Act as an Officer in Charge and respond to leaders across UW Health by overseeing day to day operations of the shift in the absence of a Supervisor.  
  • Serve as a positive example and provide consistent training, coaching, and evaluation of new officers as part of the department's field training program.
  • Properly document daily activities and incident reports, using computer software programs.
  • Monitor and operate access control systems, security camera systems, intercoms, two-way radios, telephones, and alarm systems.

Education:
Minimum - High School Diploma or equivalent.
Preferred - Bachelor's Degree.

Work Experience:
Minimum - 18 months UW Health Security Officer or comparable experience.

Licenses and Certifications:
Minimum - Valid Driver's License, IAHSS Basic Certification and Completion of IAHSS Advanced Certification within 6 months of hire.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

  • Must be 21 years of age to drive a UW Health Fleet vehicle, and must be 25 years of age to drive a UW Health vehicle rated for 15 or more passengers.
  • Ability to be insured by Hospital's risk management insurer which requires (1) a valid Wisconsin Driver's License and (2) successfully passing a driving background check.
  • Ability to don and wear personal protective equipment, such as gloves, face shields, goggles, gowns, masks, powered air-purifying respirator, and issued ballistic vest protection while on duty.
  • Knowledge of radio equipment for communications.
  • Skill in oral communications, especially listening and recalling information during high stress conditions. 
  • Knowledge of verbal and non-verbal tactics to safely de-escalate emotional individuals. 
  • Skill in written communications including the ability to write accurate and detailed reports recalling actions taken during emergencies and critical incidents.
  • Knowledge of current crime prevention methods and procedures. 
  • Ability to detect and locate smoke, unusual odors, and running water which may indicate safety problems.
  • Knowledge of and skill with computer systems, including spreadsheets, word processing, e-mail, computer-aided dispatch, alarm systems, access control databases, and surveillance cameras.
  • Ability to use non-violent crisis intervention techniques, trained defense tactics, restraint tactics, and a working knowledge sufficient to assist law enforcement, corrections, or fire personnel as needed.
  • Knowledge of security practices used in safeguarding persons and property.  Ability to lead and motivate a team.

Senior Security Officers must complete and be granted access through an application for unescorted access designed by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to determine trustworthiness and reliability as defined in the NRC's regulations in Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 37. Senior Security Officers must maintain unescorted access authorization throughout employment with Security Services department.

Physical Requirements:
Medium: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
UW Health is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day.​  Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, women, and LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/vets.

Work Schedule:
This is a full-time, 40 hours per week position scheduled to work night shifts from 11:00 pm to 7:00 am, with rotating days off, with rotating weekends and rotating holidays being required. Hours may vary based on the needs of the department.

University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility that's ranked Wisconsin's #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.

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