Security Officer - Research Division

About Us

Hope. Care. Cure. These three simple words capture what we do at Seattle Children’s – to help every child live the healthiest and most fulfilling life possible. 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 children’s hospital in the country.

U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks Seattle Children’s among the nation’s best children’s hospitals. For more than a decade, Seattle Children’s has been nationally recognized in key specialty areas. 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.

About the Role

We are hiring for two levels of Security Officers with multiple shifts and FTE available.

Security Officer II

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 deters, detects, prevents, responds to, and documents 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.

• Respond to fire emergencies, hazardous spills, disaster response, medical emergencies, safety support, missing child incidents, active shooter situations, bomb threats, and individuals under distress or escalated.
• Handle unauthorized persons on Seattle Children's property or buildings with intentions to commit crimes such as vandalism, theft, and assault.

Security Officer I

The Security Officer I is the first line of safety and security at facilities staffed by the Seattle Children's Security Department. This role provides a physical presence at all public entrances and lobby areas to deter, detect, prevent, respond to, and document concerns or incidents that risk the safety and well-being of patients, families, visitors, workforce members, and property.

• Provide support for fire emergencies, hazardous spills, disaster response, medical emergencies, safety support, missing child incidents, active shooter situations, bomb threats, and individuals under distress or escalated.
• Monitor unauthorized persons entering the building with intentions to commit crimes such as vandalism, theft, and assault.

Requirements

Security Officer II

• Associate degree in Criminal Justice or related field or a combination of 3 years' experience in Security Services or 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 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 within 12 months.

Preferred:

• 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.

Security Officer I

• High School Diploma.
• 2 years of experience in Customer Service or Security Services or customer service.
• 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.

Preferred:

• Valid Washington State Driver’s License with a driving record acceptable to Risk Management.
• International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) Basic Certification.

Pay

• Security Officer II: $24.77 - $37.16 per hour.
• Security Officer I: $21.64 - $32.45 per hour.

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.

Benefits

Seattle Children’s offers a generous benefit package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.