Security Officer - First, Second, Third Shifts

Work Schedule :

This is a full-time, 40 hours per week position. Multiple shifts available. Day (7AM - 3PM), Evening (3PM - 11PM), or Night (11PM - 7AM). Rotating days off, rotating weekend and rotating holidays are required. Schedules are completed 6 months at a time. Hours may vary based on the needs of the department.

Pay :

Overtime

Weekend, evening & night shift differential

• For evening hours - after 3 : 00 pm you will earn an additional $3.00 / hr.
• For night hours - after 11 : 00 pm you will earn an additional $4.00 / hr.
• On Saturday and Sunday, you will earn an additional $3.25 / hr.

Be part of something remarkable

Play a critical role in keeping patients, visitors and staff safe at the #1 hospital in Wisconsin.

We are seeking a Security Officer early in their career or with experience to :

• Patrol hospital grounds and assist visitors with directions and act as the first responder to emergencies and disturbances.
• Interact with law enforcement, patients, visitors and staff about security or safety issues.
• Properly document daily activities and write detailed and at times lengthy incident reports using computer software programs.
• Monitor and operate access control systems, security camera systems, intercoms, two-way radios, telephones, and alarm systems.

At UW Health, you will have :

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off and retirement plans.
• Access to UW Health's Wellness Options at Work that support employee / family well-being.
• Tuition reimbursement - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

Education :

• Minimum - High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred - Associate Degree or progress towards a degree in criminal justice field or a Bachelor's Degree in any other field of study.

Work Experience :

• Minimum - One (1) year relevant experience or appropriate preferred education requirements.
• Preferred - Experience in healthcare security, corporate security, or law enforcement.

Licenses and Certifications :

• Minimum - Valid Driver's License and completion of IAHSS Basic Certification within six months of hire (employer paid).
• Ability to be insured by Hospital's risk management insurer which requires (1) a valid Wisconsin Driver's License, (2) successfully passing a driving background check (3) must be 21 years of age.

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through 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. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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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