Security Officer - Research

Seattle Children's•Seattle, WA

8d•$22 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

The Security Officer II is the primary responder for all safety concerns, security incidents, and service requests at facilities owned or occupied by Seattle Children's. This role is crucial 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. This is achieved by utilizing appropriate protocols, emergency response procedures, and/or non-violent crisis intervention methods. Security Officers in this position respond to situations that include but are not limited to fire emergencies, hazardous spills, disaster response, medical emergencies, safety support, missing child, active shooter, bomb threats, individuals under distress or escalated, and unauthorized persons on Seattle Children's property or buildings occupied by Seattle Children's workforce members with intentions to commit crimes such as vandalism, theft, and assault. The Security Officer I is the first line of safety and security at facilities staffed by the Seattle Children's Security Department. Security Officers in this role provide a physical presence at all public entrances and lobby areas 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. Security Officers in this position provide support for situations that include but are not limited to fire emergencies, hazardous spills, disaster response, medical emergencies, safety support, missing child, active shooter, bomb threats, individuals under distress or escalated, and unauthorized persons entering the building with intentions to commit crimes such as vandalism, theft, and assault.

Requirements

Associate degree in Criminal Justice or related field or a combination of 3 years' experience in Security Services or related field (for Security Officer II)
High School Diploma (for Security Officer I)
2 years of experience in Customer Service or Security Services or customer service (for Security Officer I)
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
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
Safety Cares Certification within 90 days of hire if required for location (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Respond to all safety concerns, security incidents, and service requests.
Deter, detect, prevent, respond, and document concerns or incidents that risk the safety and well-being of patients, families, visitors, workforce members, and property.
Utilize appropriate protocols, emergency response procedures, and non-violent crisis intervention methods.
Respond to situations including fire emergencies, hazardous spills, disaster response, medical emergencies, safety support, missing child, active shooter, bomb threats, individuals under distress or escalated, and unauthorized persons.
Provide a physical presence at public entrances and lobby areas.
Provide support for situations including fire emergencies, hazardous spills, disaster response, medical emergencies, safety support, missing child, active shooter, bomb threats, individuals under distress or escalated, and unauthorized persons entering the building with intentions to commit crimes.