What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Officer position at Key Recovery and Life Skills Center?
The role of the Safety Officer is to ensure the safety of the premises and personnel by patrolling the property, monitoring surveillance equipment, and investigating security breaches or incidents. This position also ensures that reports are completed of observations, information, occurrences, and surveillance activities in a timely manner. The Safety Officer will advise on safety measures, conduct risk assessments, and enforce preventative measures. This role involves promoting a safe workplace, providing training, and investigating incidents to improve overall safety.
Role and Responsibilities
- Monitors and responds to door alarms and suspected security breaches.
- Conducts interior and exterior checks of property to ensure there are no security hazards or issues.
- Monitors and responds to various alarms and acts appropriately.
- Patrols the interior and exterior of the facility regularly to maintain order and establish presence.
- Responds to emergency situations, providing direction to staff and patients in evaluation procedures.
- Assists with medical emergencies by providing basic first aid or by obtaining assistance from the nursing/medical team or by obtaining assistance from paramedics.
- Helps provide deescalation techniques, as needed with patients.
- Conducts belonging searches, removes unapproved belongings, and then safely stores patient property.
- Conducts searches of patient rooms, as needed.
- Assists with patient intakes, discharges, and transfers, as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
What We Offer: Well compensated workforce in a positive, friendly, team-oriented environment! Compassionate, caring coworkers and administration committed to making a difference for our patients (and our staff)!
100% employer-paid medical benefits! We also offer dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plan with employer match, and flexible hours. Opportunities for advancement. Paid sick and vacation leave plus 10 paid holidays.
If you desire to learn and grow with one of Western Washington's leading behavioral health employers, apply today! All applicants must be able to pass a federal background check to work around children and vulnerable adults. Successful completion of pre-employment drug and TB tests is required.
Schedule: 8 or 10 hour shifts available, weekends available
About Key Recovery and Life Skills Center
Key Recovery and Life Skills Center is an inclusive and safe space offering hope and healing to ALL individuals with substance use disorder. Our skilled and credentialed staff focus on trauma-informed, evidence- and strength-based practices that treat the whole person and family.
