State of Washington is hiring: DSHS OHBH Security Guard 2 in Walla Walla

Overview

DSHS OHBH Security Guard 2 role at State of Washington. Apply to join our team at Olympic Heritage Behavioral Health facility, (formerly Cascade Behavioral Health Hospital) in Tukwila. We are hiring a permanent Security Guard 2.

Our staff provide direct care, specialized services, and evidence-based individual/group therapies to adults with severe psychiatric conditions. This role involves empathetic engagement, supporting recovery principles, and developing therapeutic relationships with staff and patients.

This position is subject to mandatory overtime if there are emergent staffing needs. This is an emergent position that requires vacant shifts to be filled 24/7.

What You’ll Do

• Patrol campus in vehicle and on foot, provide protection for hospital staff, patients, visitors, and property
• Light to moderate physical effort 90% of the time, may be exposed to the elements (heat, cold, rain, snow); ability to lift 50 pounds, ability to walk 90% of the workday; ability to stoop and stretch occasionally; ability to operate all company vehicles
• Mobility to climb stairs on a routine basis
• Must be able to stand for longer than 8 hours
• Intervene and de-escalate in uncertain/crises
• Provide security presence, walk-throughs, and safety checks on the wards
• Assist in gathering evidence
• Act as liaison between emergency responders and the Facility leadership; gather information for Law Enforcement, identify witnesses, and obtain initial statements
• Confiscate and secure contraband, and write reports
• Operate a camera, computer, copier/scanner, and other provided software to complete Security Activity Reports and email; operate a telephone, personal alarms, and metal detectors
• Basic report writing techniques; use and operation of two-way radio and communicating effectively with guests and patrons of various cultural and ethnic backgrounds
• Respond to fire, smoke, intrusion, and burglar alarms
• Responds to emergency codes throughout the facility
• Ensure accountability of equipment, keys, I.D badges, and other controlled items
• Assist in providing on-the-job training and orientation for newly hired Security Guards

Who Should Apply

Applicants with a valid driver's license, High school diploma/GED, and one of the following:

• One year of experience as a Security Guard 1

OR

• Two years of experience in areas of work, such as security guard, correctional officer, store investigations, police officer, police reserve officer, military police, or other law enforcement work

OR

• A certificate of completion in a basic law enforcement training program approved by the Washington Criminal Justice Training Commission, and one year of experience in areas of work, such as security guard, correctional officer, store investigations, police officer, police reserve officer, military police, or other law enforcement work

OR

• A certificate of completion in a police or reserve police academy or military training program, and one year of experience in areas of work, such as security guard, correctional officer, store investigations, police officer, police reserve officer, military police, or other law enforcement work

Questions?

Email alex.baclaan@dshs.wa.gov or call the main Talent Acquisition line at 360-725-5810 and reference 06355.

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Benefits and Other Information

Supplemental Information

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, veteran status, disability, or other protected status. See the posting for detailed benefits and accommodations information.

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