Security

About the Role

Responsible for a variety of activities that enhance the security of residents, staff, and visitors.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Positive employer references
• Good communication skills
• Able to read and write in English with proper spelling and grammar
• Able to speak English clearly and understandably
• Willing to work harmoniously with all personnel
• Able to deal tactfully with facility personnel, residents, family members, visitors, consultants, government agencies, and the general public
• Patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm
• Able to maintain professionalism in intense or crisis situations

Physical Requirements

• Able to move intermittently throughout the workday
• Able to lift a minimum of 25 pounds
• Free of physical limitations to participate in Crisis Prevention and Intervention (C.P.I.) techniques and assist in Non-violent Crisis Intervention Team Hold
• Able to cope with mental and emotional stress
• Subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, and viruses including HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis B

Responsibilities

• Maintain alert attention throughout the entire shift
• Complete rounds of unit/facility as directed, documenting location and status of residents
• Uphold and enforce rules and regulations of the unit/facility with residents
• Assist in maintaining overall safety of the specialty unit and facility
• Complete required documentation in a timely manner
• Attend and participate in meetings, continuing education programs, and in-services
• Report all signs of resident abuse or neglect
• Respect and enforce all resident rights
• Treat all residents with dignity and respect
• Maintain high personal and professional standards of practice
• Supervise assigned post at all times and arrange coverage during breaks
• Sign residents in and out using the “Pass Sign-In/Sign-Out Sheet” and ensure compliance with “Resident Pass Status” list
• Search bags and other items brought into the facility by residents and visitors for contraband
• Assist in locating and returning eloped residents, including responding to door alarms
• Provide special observation of residents as requested and complete the “Special Observation Form” accurately
• Monitor residents’ behaviors from assigned post and address or report problematic behaviors
• Trained in C.P.I. and participate in intervening with crisis behaviors, including physical restraint if necessary
• Perform and document rounds on the behavioral health unit when posted there
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement / Pension Plan
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance