Seattle Children's
Security Specialist - Crisis Intervention Support .6 FTE Evenings
Seattle Children's, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Overview
Security Specialist - Crisis Intervention Support
.6 FTE Evenings (48 hours every 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. Responsibilities
Interact with patients experiencing behavioral or mental health crisis to decrease emotional, physical and mental stress levels using verbal and non-verbal de-escalation techniques Utilize Crisis Prevention Institute physical techniques to bring patients exhibiting aggressive behavior under control for further therapeutic clinical intervention when necessary Provide safety and security to patients, healthcare workers, and the unit by responding to situations to de-escalate crisis situations; enforce rules and regulations to ensure safety of personnel, patients, visitors and property Protect staff, patients, and property by intervening with physical intervention if a patient begins to act out or present danger Contribute to the security department’s efforts to deter, detect, prevent, respond to, and document concerns or incidents that risk safety and well-being by using appropriate protocols, emergency response procedures, and non-violent crisis intervention methods Respond to, support, mitigate, de-escalate, and document all security incidents or service requests on the unit Identify, document, communicate, mitigate and de-escalate safety and risk issues that may impact PBMU’s ability to provide environmental safety and care Respond to situations including but not limited to code responses, 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, and unauthorized persons on Seattle Children’s property or buildings Required Education/Experience
Required Education/Experience:
Associate's 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 of 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 Children's Safe Firearms Training within 12 months of hire Completion of Seattle Children's Security ED Screening Process within 12 months of hire Completion of Seattle Children's 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 Children's Security Competency Exam in assigned area of the Security Department within 12 months Preferred
Prefer prior Security Service or related experience to be in a behavioral health/hospital environment. 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. Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) Certification Compensation
$25.85 - $38.78 per hour Salary 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
Seattle Children’s 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 www.seattlechildrens.org/careers/benefits. 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. 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 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. We are honored to be one of the nation’s 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 it’s 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 Children’s 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. Seattle Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Workplace and Affirmative Action Employer.
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Security Specialist - Crisis Intervention Support
.6 FTE Evenings (48 hours every 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. Responsibilities
Interact with patients experiencing behavioral or mental health crisis to decrease emotional, physical and mental stress levels using verbal and non-verbal de-escalation techniques Utilize Crisis Prevention Institute physical techniques to bring patients exhibiting aggressive behavior under control for further therapeutic clinical intervention when necessary Provide safety and security to patients, healthcare workers, and the unit by responding to situations to de-escalate crisis situations; enforce rules and regulations to ensure safety of personnel, patients, visitors and property Protect staff, patients, and property by intervening with physical intervention if a patient begins to act out or present danger Contribute to the security department’s efforts to deter, detect, prevent, respond to, and document concerns or incidents that risk safety and well-being by using appropriate protocols, emergency response procedures, and non-violent crisis intervention methods Respond to, support, mitigate, de-escalate, and document all security incidents or service requests on the unit Identify, document, communicate, mitigate and de-escalate safety and risk issues that may impact PBMU’s ability to provide environmental safety and care Respond to situations including but not limited to code responses, 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, and unauthorized persons on Seattle Children’s property or buildings Required Education/Experience
Required Education/Experience:
Associate's 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 of 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 Children's Safe Firearms Training within 12 months of hire Completion of Seattle Children's Security ED Screening Process within 12 months of hire Completion of Seattle Children's 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 Children's Security Competency Exam in assigned area of the Security Department within 12 months Preferred
Prefer prior Security Service or related experience to be in a behavioral health/hospital environment. 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. Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) Certification Compensation
$25.85 - $38.78 per hour Salary 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
Seattle Children’s 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 www.seattlechildrens.org/careers/benefits. 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. 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 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. We are honored to be one of the nation’s 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 it’s 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 Children’s 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. Seattle Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Workplace and Affirmative Action Employer.
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