What are the responsibilities and job description for the Security Officer - Berkshire Medical Center, Safety/Security - Shift: Days, 40 Hours position at Berkshire Medical Center?
Job Summary
The primary function of a Safety and Security Officer is to perform varied and specified tasks during designated times relating directly to the observation and documentation that all campus facilities, property and personnel are safe, secure and in accordance with developed policies and procedures.
Experience
- Proven ability to perform duties and tasks in accordance with established standards.
- Security Officer, Corrections Officer, Police Officer, intensive behavioral health/residential treatment experience preferred.
- Experience in hospital environment preferred.
Education
- High School Diploma or equivalent
License & Certifications
- Driver's License required.
- CPR within 6 months of accepting position.
Additional Requirements
- De-escalation training within six months of accepting the position.
- Ability to speak, read and write the English language in an understandable manner.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Strong verbal communication, computer and documentation skills.
- Demonstrated ability to assess potentially violent situations and safely restrain patients and/or visitors when needed.
- Must be able to react calmly and quickly to diffuse unpredictable situations that may involve physical confrontation.
- Adaptability to occasional variations in shift commitment.
Schedule
- Hours 7 am 3:30 pm
- Monday through Friday with rotating holidays.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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