What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facility - Security Guard Per Diem position at Belmont Behavioral Health System?
Overview
PURPOSE STATEMENT:
Responsible for monitoring all persons and/or vehicles entering or leaving facility property.
About Us: Belmont Behavioral Hospital is a premiere provider of comprehensive treatment for mental health conditions and substance abuse problems. Having been in operation for over 75 years as one of the most prominent providers of behavioral healthcare treatment services, Belmont is proud to offer high quality and specialized programming options for children, adolescents, adults, and older adults who are suffering from psychiatric concerns and chemical dependency.
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assist, direct and monitor all persons entering and leaving the facility property.
- Keep accurate log books, as required.
- Direct emergency personnel arriving on facility property and maintain flow of traffic during emergencies, such as fire drills.
- Communicate incoming admissions, visits and deliveries to appropriate staff.
- Monitor parking area to ensure that no loitering or misconduct takes place, monitor lobby area and do frequent sweeps of the entire facility.
- Interact with staff and patients in a professional manner at all times.
- Report any suspicious behavior to the CEO, supervisor or a member of leadership.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
- Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
Qualifications
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Two or more years’ experience in security, corrections or military.
LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:
- Valid state driver's license.
- CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
- First aid may be required based on state or facility.
ADDITIONAL REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS:
While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.
