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Seattle Children's · 3 hours ago

Crisis Intervention Security Specialist

Seattle, WA

Part-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$26.51/hr - $39.76/hr

1+ years exp

Seattle Children's is a leading pediatric and adolescent medical center dedicated to providing superior patient care. The Crisis Intervention Security Specialist is responsible for ensuring safety and security within the Inpatient Psychiatric Unit by responding to and de-escalating crisis situations, as well as enforcing safety protocols and regulations.

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Responsibilities

Respond to all safety concerns in the Inpatient Psychiatric Unit (PBMU)

Interact with patients experiencing behavioral or mental health crises using verbal and non-verbal de-escalation techniques

Utilize Crisis Prevention Institute physical techniques when necessary to control aggressive behavior

Provide safety and security to patients, healthcare workers, and the unit

Protect and maintain a secure environment by enforcing rules and regulations

Identify, document, communicate, and mitigate safety and risk issues

Respond to code responses, safety escorts, belongings and room searches, fire emergencies, hazardous spills, disaster responses, medical emergencies, safety support, missing child, active shooter, bomb threats, and unauthorized persons on property

Document all security incidents or service requests on the unit

Qualification

Crisis Prevention Institute techniquesBasic Life Support (BLS)CPI Non-Violent Crisis InterventionSecurity Services experiencePublic Safety experienceLaw Enforcement experienceDe-escalation techniquesCommunication skillsTeamwork skillsProblem-solving skillsDocumentation skills

Required

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 aforementioned experience may offset the education

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 (Service Call, Emergency Department, Entrance, Surge, and Research) within 12 months