Security Officer II, NSCC Odessa Brown

Seattle Children's Hospital•Seattle, WA

About The Position

The Security Officer II is the primary responder to safety concerns, security incidents, and service requests at facilities owned or occupied by Seattle Children’s. The role supports efforts to deter, detect, prevent, respond to, and document events that could threaten the safety and well-being of patients, families, visitors, workforce members, or property. Officers use appropriate protocols, emergency response procedures, and non-violent crisis intervention methods. This position is located at the Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic, which has locations in Othello and the Central District and provides pediatric medical, behavioral health, dental, nutrition, sports medicine, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and other services. Responses may involve fire emergencies, hazardous spills, disasters, medical emergencies, safety support, missing children, active-shooter incidents, bomb threats, people in distress or escalated states, and unauthorized persons intending to commit crimes such as vandalism, theft, or assault. This is a part-time, benefits-eligible position scheduled for 64 hours every two-week pay period. The compensation range is $25.39–$38.09 per hour. Seattle Children’s offers medical, dental, and vision plans, a 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and other benefits.

Requirements

Associate degree in Criminal Justice or a related field, or a combination of three years of experience in Security Services or a related field.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification within 90 days of hire.
CPI Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NCI) Certification within 90 days of hire; annual renewal is required.
Complete NCI Autism Training within 12 months of hire.
Complete Seattle Children’s Safe Firearms Training within 12 months of hire.
Complete Car Seat Safety Training within 12 months of hire if required for the position or role.
Score at least 80% on the Seattle Children’s Security Competency Exam in the assigned area of the Security Department within 12 months. Assigned areas include Service Call, Emergency Department, Entrance, Surge, and Research.

Nice To Haves

Valid Washington State Driver’s License with a driving record acceptable to Risk Management.
Completion of Wheelchair Vehicle Training.
International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) Basic Certification.
Safety Cares Certification within 90 days of hire, if required for the location.

Responsibilities

Respond to safety concerns, security incidents, and service requests at facilities owned or occupied by Seattle Children’s.
Deter, detect, and prevent situations that risk the safety and well-being of patients, families, visitors, workforce members, or property.
Respond to and document security and safety concerns or incidents using appropriate protocols, emergency response procedures, and non-violent crisis intervention methods.
Respond to fire emergencies, hazardous spills, disasters, medical emergencies, safety support requests, missing-child situations, active-shooter incidents, and bomb threats.
Respond to individuals in distress or escalated states and unauthorized persons on Seattle Children’s property or in buildings occupied by its workforce, including people intending crimes such as vandalism, theft, or assault.