Behavioral Health Safety/Security Officer

Community First Medical Center•Chicago, IL

7d•$19 - $24

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Safety/Security Officer helps provide a safe and secure environment for employees, patients, and visitors of the Behavioral Health Unit and protects Community First's assets. The role is assigned to the new Behavioral Health Unit and has a PM shift from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM. At the Director's discretion, the Officer may also perform supervisory duties as the Officer In Charge (O.I.C.).

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited program.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Superior interpersonal skills.
Team-player ability.
CPR and CPI cards.

Nice To Haves

Experience in healthcare and behavioral health is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Make scheduled rounds inside and outside assigned areas.
Assist other security personnel and hospital employees, and escort visitors.
Observe and document non-conformance with policies and procedures.
Complete required paperwork accurately.
Handle confidential information discreetly.
Respond promptly to calls from nursing and other hospital departments.
Transport patients in wheelchairs or using assistive devices.
Accept and release patients' valuables and lost-and-found items as needed, in accordance with policy.
Respond to requests for additional manpower to cover shift shortages.

Benefits

United Healthcare Medical PPO/HMO plans; full-time premiums as low as $50 and part-time premiums as low as $84.
MetLife dental insurance.
MetLife vision insurance.
Six paid holidays.
Paid time off.
Company-paid short-term disability.
Company-paid life insurance.
401(k).
Voluntary hospital indemnity and critical illness benefits.
Career advancement opportunities.
Free garage parking.