DSHS ESH Security Guard 2
We are seeking a Security Guard at Eastern State Hospital (ESH) in Medical Lake, WA. As a Security Guard, you will be responsible for the security and safety of the staff, patients, visitors, and property at ESH. This is a great opportunity to work for the state!
We are seeking people who can quickly adapt to their environment and have the skills to proactively manage situations and be effective members of our team. In this role, you will need to intervene and de-escalate in crisis or dangerous situations. Join us on our mission to Transform Lives!
Opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary.
Those hired for these opportunities are entitled to an additional 2.5% assignment pay in addition to the advertised salary.
Schedule: Sunday - Thursday 11pm-7am (Fri/Sat off)
Evening and Night shifts include a shift differential in addition to the standard compensation rate.
Some of what you will do:
Who should apply?
Applicants with a valid driver's license and one of the following:
Questions? Please contact Georgina.Pringle@dshs.wa.gov OR call (360) 725-5810 and reference job number 05882.
Our Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) mission to Transform Lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s mission that you bring an equity, anti-racism and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.
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, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.
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