Security Officer

Career Opportunities with Meridian Services Corporation A great place to work. If you are a passionate, dedicated professional that wants to make a difference in our patients’ lives, then please consider the following open position: Meridian Health Services is currently seeking full time day Security Officer for our River Bend Hospital located in Tippecanoe County, West Lafayette, Indiana. This position is responsible for providing a safe, secure environment at River Bend Hospital and to ensure that all persons are treated respectfully and fairly. This position will work a minimum of 30 hours per week. Scheduled hours are Monday-Friday 9:00AM-5:30PM. Security Officer Key Responsibilities: Monitor activity and flow of all consumers at the facility. Assist and maintain an orderly environment ensuring that all rules of River Bend Hospital are followed. Assist staff, as directed, in times of crisis. Assist in containing situations as directed by staff. Assist local police, etc. at facility as needed. Provide routine security rounds of facility. Provide a safe/secure environment for staff and consumers. Perform (or assist with) general clerical duties, such as filing, data entry, answering phones, etc. Perform basic facilities maintenance and grounds keeping. Assist with camera monitoring. Other duties as assigned. We are seeking a Security Officer candidate with the following qualities: Possession of valid permits relating to a security detail required. Minimum of one year of direct experience in the area of security/public policing required. CPI training required. Previous experience within a psychiatric hospital setting preferred. A valid driver's license with a driving record meeting Meridian's driving policy, reliable transportation, and proof of auto insurance required. A commitment to providing individual attention to help clients achieve mental, emotional and physical well-being Drug screen, TB test, extensive background check, and fingerprinting are required of all Meridian employees. Meridian Health Services recommends that all individuals who join Meridian have a flu shot and Covid vaccination to further protect our staff and the patients we serve. We also adhere to Covid-related protocol including wearing masks, social distancing, and sanitizing. Meridian Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V) and also participates in E-Verify. #J-18808-Ljbffr