Crisis Intervention Security Specialist

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 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 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 Children's property or buildings occupied by Seattle Children's workforce members with intentions to commit crimes such as vandalism, theft, and assault.

.6 FTE (48 hours every two week pay period)

.75 (60 hours every two week pay period)

.8 (64 hours every two week pay period)

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.

• 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)…