Public Safety Threat Manager - Harborview Medical Center

Job Description

Harborview Medical Center  Department of Public Safety has an outstanding opportunity for a Public Safety Threat Manager.

WORK SCHEDULE

• 100% FTE

• Day Shift

• Availability for on-call response to high-risk incidents and emergent threats

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The UW Medicine Department of Public Safety at Harborview Medical Center is a team of certified security professionals dedicated to promoting and maintaining hospital security and safety by enforcing rules and regulations to provide for the safety of patients, staff, visitors, and the facilities at Harborview Medical Center and its associated offsite clinics.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

The Public Safety Threat Manager position strengthens Harborview Medical Center’s ability to proactively identify, assess, and mitigate threats before they escalate into violence. The role supports Harborview’s mission as Washington’s premier Level I trauma center by enhancing workforce safety, regulatory compliance, operational resilience, and the overall security of patients, visitors, staff, and faculty.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead Harborview’s Public Safety Threat Management Program and coordinate all threat assessment activities

• Serve as chair or co-chair of Harborview’s multidisciplinary Threat Management Team (TMT)

• Support compliance with Washington State workplace violence laws, including RCW 49.19

• Collect, analyze, and disseminate threat intelligence from internal and external sources

• Conduct risk assessments for hospital executives, board members, and high-profile visitors

• Develop and deliver training programs

• Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and standards

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, emergency management, psychology, behavioral sciences, public administration, healthcare administration, or related field

• Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in one or more of the following: Healthcare Public Safety; Law Enforcement; Threat Assessment; Protective Services; Emergency Management; or Workplace Violence Prevention

• Three (3) years of leadership or program management experience

• Experience conducting investigations and managing sensitive cases

• Knowledge of healthcare operations and hospital regulatory requirements

Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

ABOUT HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER

As the region's only Level I Trauma and verified burn center, Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine.  It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County.  It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis, including emergency medicine, trauma and burn care, neurosciences, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, HIV/AIDS, rehabilitation, mental health and substance abuse care.

Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region.  

Challenge. Collaboration. Compassion.

ABOUT UW MEDICINE - WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER 

UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals. 

All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.  

Become part of our team.  Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$95,004.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum:

$110,004.00 annual

Other Compensation:

-

Benefits:

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

Not Applicable

About the UW 

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.  

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. 

Our Commitment 

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [email protected]. 

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.