Security Specialist - Crisis Intervention Support .6 FTE (evenings)
Security Specialist - Crisis Intervention Support .6 FTE (evenings)
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Job Description
Evening shift - benefits eligible! (48 hours per two week pay period)
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.
This individual interacts with patients experiencing behavioral or mental health crisis to decrease the emotional physical and mental stress levels of a situation using verbal and non-verbal de-escalation techniques and if necessary utilizing Crisis Prevention Institute physical techniques to bring the patient exhibiting aggressive behavior under control for further therapeutic clinical intervention.
They provide safety and security to patients healthcare workers and the unit by responding to situations to de-escalate crisis situations. Protects and maintains a secure environment by enforcing rules and regulations to provide for the safety of personnel patients visitors and the property. Protects staff patients and property by intervening with physical intervention if patient begins to act out and/or present danger to staff patients self or property.
This role is a key safety component in the security departments 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. This individual will respond support mitigate de-escalate and document all security incidents or service requests on the unit. Individuals in this position are responsible for identifying documenting communicating and mitigating and de-escalating safety and risk issues that may impact the ability of PBMU to provide environmental safety and care to patients families and staff.
Individuals in this position respond to situations that include but are not limited to code response safety escorts belongings and room searches fire emergencies hazardous spills disaster response medical emergencies safety support missing child active shooter bomb threats individuals under distress or escalated unauthorized persons on Seattle Childrens property or buildings occupied by Seattle Childrens workforce members with intentions to commit crimes such as vandalism theft and assault.
Required Education/Experience: Associates degree in Criminal Justice or related field with a minimum of one (1) year of related experience in Security Services Public Safety Law Enforcement or related field; or a minimum of three (3) years aforementioned experience may offset the education.
Required Credentials: 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 Childrens Safe Firearms Training within 12 months of hire
- Completion of Seattle Childrens Security ED Screening Process within 12 months of hire
- Completion of Seattle Childrens Patient Watch Training modules 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 Childrens Security Competency Exam in assigned area of the Security Department (Service Call Emergency Department Entrance Surge and Research) within 12 months.
Preferred:
- Prefer prior Security Service or related experience to be in a behavioral health/hospital environment
- Valid Washington State Drivers License with a driving record acceptable to Risk Management
- Completion of Wheelchair Vehicle Training
- International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) Basic Certification
- Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) Certification
Compensation Range
$25.85 - $38.78 per hourSalary Information
This compensation range was calculated based on full-time employment (2080 hours worked per calendar year). Offers are determined by multiple factors including equity skills experience and expertise and may vary within the range provided.
Disclaimer for Out of State Applicants
This compensation range is specific to Seattle positions located outside of Seattle may be compensated differently depending on various factors.
Benefits Information
Seattle Childrens offers a generous benefit package including medical dental and vision plans 403(b) life insurance paid time off tuition reimbursement and more. Additional details on our benefits can be found on our website Us
Hope. Care. Cure. These three simple words capture what we do at Seattle Childrens to help every child live the healthiest and most fulfilling life possible. Are you ready to engage with a mission-driven organization that is life-changing to many and touches the hearts of all #HOPECARECURE
Our founding promise to the community is as valid today as it was over a century ago: we will care for all children in our region regardless of the families ability to pay. Together we deliver superior patient care advance new discoveries and treatments through pediatric research and serve as the pediatric and adolescent academic medical center for Washington Alaska Montana and Idaho the largest region of any childrens hospital in the country.
U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks Seattle Childrens among the nations best childrens hospitals. For more than a decade Seattle Childrens has been nationally recognized in key specialty areas. We are honored to be one of the nations very best places to care for children and the top-ranked pediatric hospital in Washington and the Pacific Northwest.
As a Magnet designated institution we recognize the importance of hiring and developing great talent to provide best-in-class care to the patients and families we serve. Our organizational DNA takes form in our core values: Compassion Excellence Integrity Collaboration Equity and Innovation. Whether its delivering frontline care to our patients in a kind and caring manner practicing the highest standards of quality and safety or being relentlessly curious as we work towards eradicating childhood diseases these values are the fabric of our culture and community. The future starts here.
Our Commitment
Seattle Childrens welcomes people of all experiences backgrounds and thoughts as this is what drives our spirit of inquiry and allows us to better connect with our patients and families. Our organization recruits employs trains compensates and promotes based on merit without regard to race religion color national origin gender (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age status as a protected veteran status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
The people who work at Seattle Childrens are members of a community that seeks to respect and celebrate all the qualities that make each of us unique. Each of us is empowered to be ourselves.
Seattle Childrens is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Workplace and Affirmative Action Employer.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Part-Time
