Security Hiring Event 1.23.2026

Seattle Children's•Seattle, WA

1d•$22 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

The Security Officer is the primary responders for all safety concerns, security incidents and service request at facilities owned or occupied by Seattle Children's in the department's efforts to deter, detect, prevent, respond, and document concerns or incidents that risk the safety and well-being of patients, families, visitors, workforce members, and property by utilizing appropriate protocols, emergency response procedures, and/or non-violent crisis intervention methods. The Crisis Intervention Specialist - under the direction of the Security leadership team and guidance of PBMU nursing leadership, the Security Specialist is the primary responder for all safety concerns in the Inpatient Psychiatric Unit (PBMU), both individually and as part of an interdisciplinary team. All shifts - Day, Nights, Evenings plus Weekends. Part-time & on-call, all locations. Part-time is benefits eligible

Requirements

Vary for level of Security Role Level I high school or equivalent experience, Level II Associate degree in Criminal Justice or related field or a combination of 3 years related experience in Security Services or related field
Vary for level of Security Role Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification within 90 days of hire
CPI Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NCI) Certification within 90 days of hire (Annual Requirement)
Completion of NCI Autism Training within 12 months of hire
Completion of Seattle Children’s Safe Firearms Training within 12 months of hire
Safety Cares Certification within 90 days of hire if required for location (Annual Requirement)
Completion of Car Seat Safety Training within 12 months of hire if required for position/role
Score of 80% or above on Seattle Children's Security Competency Exam in assigned area of the Security Department (Service Call, Emergency Department, Entrance, Surge, and Research) within 12 months.

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

Responsibilities

primary responders for all safety concerns
security incidents and service request at facilities owned or occupied by Seattle Children's
deter, detect, prevent, respond, and document concerns or incidents that risk the safety and well-being of patients, families, visitors, workforce members, and property by utilizing appropriate protocols, emergency response procedures, and/or non-violent crisis intervention methods
primary responder for all safety concerns in the Inpatient Psychiatric Unit (PBMU), both individually and as part of an interdisciplinary team