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Security Officer Full-time, Days (Yesler)

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 1 Jul 2025

About the role

Northwest Kidney Centers seeks a Security Officer to join the Security Team at the Yesler Kidney Center in a full-time, onsite position that travels to various locations. Shift: Day, Full-time (Mon – Sat, 8 AM – 5PM) Purpose The Security Officer is responsible to the Security Supervisor for a variety of security and other related duties. The position is responsible for building, unit, offices, grounds, parking control, assist as needed at any NKC site and escort services at Northwest Kidney Centers’ First Hill Operations and various locations. The Security Officer must know how to diffuse threatening situations and be aware of irregular activity. When it comes to maintaining order, they need to use excellent conflict resolution skills and sound judgment. Duties

Treats each patient, visitor, and employee with respect and courtesy. Maintains the highest possible security standards. Inspects and surveys for compliance with company standards.
Informs Plant Operations of facility and equipment problems.
Performs relief assignments for other security officers and the courier.
Responds to emergency situations such as parking problems, disaster issues, and patient control problems.
Acts as a liaison between Northwest Kidney Centers’ staff, law enforcement, and emergency response personnel.
Promptly completes reports for any incidents that have taken place during their shift.
Maintains Northwest Kidney Centers ID badge/access system.
Monitors NKC’s security system and notifies appropriate personnel of suspicious activity.
Plans and arranges day-to-day workload with supervisor.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Proof of High School Diploma (or GED or advanced degree)
Must have a valid Washington State driver's license, insurance, and access to a vehicle for travel between units.
Must be able to read basic written instructions and comprehend basic verbal instructions given in English
This position requires visual acuity to read, working with data on a computer, and performing other duties.
Minimum of one year of security experience
Physical activities require the ability to climb, stoop, kneel crouch, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, grasping; talking, hearing; and repetitive motions of hands, wrists, and fingers.
Duties and responsibilities are performed outdoors, in an office environment, and clinical dialysis units. The Security Officer is exposed to outdoor conditions that include extensive walking and walking on uneven ground.

Benefit offerings for eligible employees (.6-1.0 FTE)

Choice of 3 medical insurance plans through Kaiser Permanente (PPO, HMO & HDHP)
Delta Dental
Vision Services Plan
401 Retirement match and discretionary match
Disability benefits such as Short-term & Long-term Plans
Life & AD&D Plans
Educational Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement of up to $4,000 annually
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account
Transit Subsidy
Paid Time Off includes personal time off and 8 Holidays. PTO will accrue bi-weekly and will be pro-rated based on the FTE. The accrual rate will be 7.39 hours each bi-weekly pay period for staff.

About Northwest Kidney Centers Founded in 1962 as the world’s first outpatient dialysis provider, Northwest Kidney Centers operates 20 dialysis clinics across the Puget Sound region in addition to hospital-based services and a large home-based dialysis program. We are a not-for-profit, community-based organization and consistently rank among the top dialysis providers in the United States in quality of care, patient outcomes and transplant rates.At Northwest Kidney Centers, teamwork, integrity, respect, excellence and stewardship guide our approach to how we work. We differentiate ourselves by our patient centered approach and active commitment to advancing kidney research and dialysis innovation. Key to our success is the compassion and expertise of our dedicated team of staff that care for those