Behavioral Health Safety/Security Officer

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Behavioral Health Safety/Security Officer

New Behavioral Health Unit 

Shift Available:

Day: 7:00 AM - 3 PM 

PM: 3:00 PM - 11 PM

Night: 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM

 

The Safety/Security Officer performs activities necessary to the provision of a safe and secure environment for employees, patients, and visitors of the Behavioral Health Unit and to protect the assets of Community First. At the discretion of the Director, an Officer may also be assigned to perform supervisory duties as the Officer In Charge (O.I.C.).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Makes rounds, inside and outside of assigned areas as scheduled.

2. Provides assistance to other security personnel, hospital employees, and escorts visitors.

3. Observes and documents the non-conformance of policies and procedures.

4. Accurately completes all paperwork as required

5. Demonstrates discretion in handling confidential information.

6. Responds to calls from nursing and other hospital departments in a timely manner.

7. Transports patients in wheelchairs or those using assistive devices.

8. Accepts and releases patient’s valuables and lost and found items (per policy) as needed.

9. Responds to requests for additional manpower to cover shift shortages.

Community First Medical Center offers benefits to all its full-time and part-time employees: United Healthcare Medical PPO/HMO Plans. Full Time premiums as low $50. Part time as low as $84| MetLife Dental |MetLife Vision| 6 Paid Holidays | Paid Time Off | Company Paid Short-term Disability | Company Paid Life Insurance | 401(k) | Voluntary Benefits: Hospital Indemnity & Critical Illness | Career Advancement | Free Garage Parking

Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function. 

Education and/or Experience

• Highly prefer experience in a healthcare and Behavioral Health 
• High School diploma or equivalent from an accredited program required
• Must be 21 years old+
• Superior interpersonal skills
• Team Player
• CPR and CPI Card

Community First Medical Center is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer who is committed to cultivating diversity, equity and inclusion within all aspects of our organizations. We stand against and prohibit discrimination in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.