Where Kids and Families are Always First  

MultiCare Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital is the state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center and the only pediatric hospital in Washington’s South Sound Region dedicated to a comprehensive network of health services for children and adolescents. Our vision is to be the highest quality and safest place for children to receive care, where every child has a medical home and is supported by nationally recognized services and experience.  

Mary Bridge Children’s multi-disciplinary approach to care includes pediatric experts for emergency services, inpatient care, and outpatient specialty clinics, all specializing in kids and their unique needs. We’re continually recognized as a ‘Top Children’s Hospital’ by The Leapfrog Group, an independent hospital rating organization.

FTE:1.0 Shift: Variable, Schedule: 8 hr shifts

Position Summary

The Security Officer is a key position on our Security Services team. In this role, you provide protection over MultiCare Health System properties and facilities. You will own the responsibility for the security and safety of MultiCare patients, employees, and visitors.

Responsibilities

 

Conduct general security in the protection of people and property and the enforcement of all applicable policies, rules, and regulations.

Deter criminal activity and misconduct utilizing tactical techniques.

Utilize Management of Aggressive Behavior skills both verbally and physically as required.

Apply the concepts of Awareness, Vigilance, Avoidance, Defense, and Escape to effectively protect and serve facility campus.

Utilize weapons detection devices to monitor patients/visitors and ensuring the removal of contraband from facility.

Apply appropriate techniques with assistive devices when engaging with combative/aggressive individuals.

Effectively operate/leverage required security equipment and tools.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent preferred.

Current Washington or Idaho state driver’s license.

IAHSS basic certification or ability to obtain within one (1) year of hire date.

Minimum six (6) months of experience in police, military, or security, preferable in a health care setting.

Proof of a safe driving record (which meets established MultiCare Standards) obtained by a motor vehicle report from the appropriate state.

BLS certification or obtained within 30 days of hire.

First Aid training within 30 days of hire.

Why Mary Bridge Children's?

Mission-driven: Partnering for healing and a healthy future for the patients and communities we serve Award-winning: Named ‘Top Children’s Hospital’ for five years by the Leapfrog Group; physicians consistently named on ‘Top Doctors’ lists by Seattle Magazine, Seattle Met and the Tacoma News Tribune Growing:  New pediatric hospital facility and medical office building opening in 2026 Leading research: MultiCare Institute for Research & Innovation partners with our pediatric providers, offering ground-breaking research and clinical trials Employee-centric: MultiCare is consistently ranked among “America’s Best Employers by State” by Forbes Lifestyle: Live and work in the Pacific Northwest surrounded by breathtaking mountain, forest and water views Explore our services at marybridge.org

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $24.58 - $35.36 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.