Emergency Security Aide: Calm Interventions & EMS Readiness

Samaritan Medical Center; City of Watertown (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown, NY is hiring for an Evening Shift position focused on Behavior Management within the Emergency Department. The role requires strong behavioral intervention skills, excellent communication, and the ability to handle potentially violent situations while remaining patient-focused.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma, a year of related experience (law enforcement or EMS preferred), and BLS certification within 3 months of hire.

Qualifications

• High school education required.
• Behavior Management training within 6 months of hire.
• 1 year experience in either law enforcement, emergency medical services, or equivalent position utilizing Behavior Management preferred.
• Good organizational, prioritization and communication skills.
• Must be self motivated.
• Ability to intervene in potentially violent situations.
• BLS certification required or obtained within 3 months.

Skills

Behavior Management

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Violence de-escalation

Age-appropriate communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown, NY is hiring for an Evening Shift position focused on Behavior Management within the Emergency Department. The role requires strong behavioral intervention skills, excellent communication, and the ability to handle potentially violent situations while remaining patient-focused.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma, a year of related experience (law enforcement or EMS preferred), and BLS certification within 3 months of hire.