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Security Officer, Research

Seattle Children's
Jack R. MacDonald Building (JMB), United States, United Statespart_timeVerifiedPosted 3 Mar 2026
💰 $74,320/yr($64,900/yr$74,320/yr)

About the role

The Seattle Children's Research Division is looking for a Security Officer I or II.

The Security Officer II is the primary responders for all safety concerns, security incidents and service request at facilities owned or occupied by Seattle Children's in the 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. Security Officers in this position respond to situations that include but are not limited to 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.

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The Security Officer I is the first line of safety and security at facilities staffed by the Seattle Children's Security Department. Security Officers in this role provide a physical presence at all public entrances and lobby areas 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. Security Officers in this position provide support for situations that include but are not limited to fire emergencies, hazardous spills, disaster response, medical emergencies, safety support, missing child, active shooter, bomb threats, individuals under distress or escalated, unauthorized persons entering the building with intentions to commit crimes such as vandalism, theft, and assault.

  

Security Officer II

Required Education/Experience:

- Associate degree in Criminal Justice or related field or a combination of 3 years' experience in Security Services or related field

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 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.

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 (Preferred)

Security Officer I

Required Education and Experience
High School Diploma 2 years of experience in Customer Service or Security Services or customer service

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

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

Compensation Range (Security Officer I)

$21.64 - $32.45 per hour

Compensation Range

$21.64 - $37.16 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 Information

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

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