Security Officer

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.

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.