Security Officer, Research

Seattle Children's•Seattle, WA

4d•$22 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

Seattle Children’s is hiring Security Officers at two levels. Security Officer II serves as a primary responder to safety concerns, security incidents, and service requests at facilities owned or occupied by Seattle Children’s. The role helps deter, detect, prevent, respond to, and document events that may threaten the safety and well-being of patients, families, visitors, workforce members, or property. Officers use established protocols, emergency response procedures, and non-violent crisis intervention methods. Responses may involve fire emergencies, hazardous spills, disasters, medical emergencies, safety support, missing children, active-shooter incidents, bomb threats, distressed or escalated individuals, and unauthorized people intending to commit crimes such as vandalism, theft, or assault. Security Officer I provides the first line of safety and security at facilities staffed by the Seattle Children’s Security Department. Officers maintain a physical presence at public entrances and lobby areas, helping deter, detect, prevent, respond to, and document safety and security concerns through appropriate protocols, emergency response procedures, and non-violent crisis intervention methods. The role supports responses to emergencies and incidents including fires, hazardous spills, disasters, medical emergencies, missing children, active-shooter incidents, bomb threats, distressed or escalated individuals, and unauthorized people entering the building with intentions to commit crimes. The posting lists compensation ranges of $24.77–$37.16 per hour for Security Officer II and $21.64–$32.45 per hour for Security Officer I. A separate compensation range of $22.18–$38.09 per hour is also provided. Compensation ranges are calculated on full-time employment of 2,080 hours per calendar year; offers may vary based on factors including equity, skills, experience, and expertise. The stated range applies to Seattle, and positions elsewhere may be compensated differently. Seattle Children’s describes itself as a mission-driven pediatric and adolescent academic medical center serving Washington, Alaska, Montana, and Idaho. Its work includes patient care, pediatric research, and service to children and families. The organization states that it recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes based on merit and is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and Affirmative Action Employer.

Requirements

For Security Officer II: Associate degree in Criminal Justice or a related field, or a combination of three years of experience in Security Services or a related field.
For Security Officer I: High school diploma and two years of experience in customer service or Security Services.
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.

Nice To Haves

Valid Washington State driver’s license with a driving record acceptable to Risk Management.
Completion of wheelchair vehicle training (Security Officer II).
International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) Basic Certification.
Safety Cares Certification within 90 days of hire if required for the location (Security Officer II; preferred).
Completion of Car Seat Safety Training within 12 months of hire if required for the position or role (Security Officer II).
Score of 80% or above on the Seattle Children’s Security Competency Exam in the assigned Security Department area within 12 months.

Responsibilities

Deter, detect, prevent, respond to, and document safety concerns, security incidents, and service requests.
Help protect the safety and well-being of patients, families, visitors, workforce members, and property.
Use appropriate protocols, emergency response procedures, and non-violent crisis intervention methods.
Respond to or provide support for fire emergencies, hazardous spills, disasters, medical emergencies, and other safety needs.
Support responses to missing-child situations, active-shooter incidents, bomb threats, and individuals who are distressed or escalated.
Respond to unauthorized people on Seattle Children’s property or in buildings occupied by its workforce, including people intending crimes such as vandalism, theft, or assault.
For Security Officer I, provide a physical security presence at public entrances and lobby areas.