Safety and Security Monitor - The Greenbriar Center
About The Position
At Gateway Rehab Center (GRC), safety isn’t just a function — it’s a foundation for healing. We are seeking a dedicated, alert, and compassionate Security & Safety Monitor to help protect our patients, staff, and facility at The Greenbriar Center, one of our inpatient treatment programs in Washington. If you’re someone who thrives on responsibility, stays calm under pressure, and wants to make a real difference in people’s lives, this is your opportunity to be part of a mission-driven organization that transforms lives every day. Why Choose Gateway Rehab? At Gateway Rehab Center, safety and compassion work hand in hand. We are a nationally respected leader in substance use disorder (SUD) treatment, dedicated to helping individuals reclaim their lives through evidence-based care and human connection. When you join Gateway, you’re not just taking a job — you’re becoming part of a purpose-driven organization where your work directly supports recovery, dignity, and hope. At The Greenbriar Center in Washington, PA, you’ll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team that values accountability, professionalism, and a shared commitment to saving lives. Why This Role Is Important to SUD Treatment? A safe, structured environment is essential to successful recovery. As a Security & Safety Monitor, you play a critical role in maintaining the physical and emotional security that allows patients to focus on healing. Your presence helps reduce risk, prevent diversion, manage crises, and ensure facility rules are followed, creating stability during one of the most vulnerable times in a patient’s life. Your work behind the scenes has a powerful impact on treatment outcomes. Your Role in Transforming Recovery In this hands-on, highly visible role, you will: Monitor and control patient movement throughout the facility Conduct safety and security rounds across the building Maintain accurate daily logs and documentation Complete room inspections and reports on a daily and rotating schedule Perform patient room searches and property searches, maintaining proper chain of custody Support Nursing staff with visual searches during admissions Assist with crisis management and patient de-escalation Support Counselor Technicians with patient transfers Monitor medication and MAT lines to prevent diversion Participate in K-9 walkthroughs in coordination with the Regional Director of Security Transport patients safely as needed Provide general support to the program and care team as situations arise Your vigilance, professionalism, and calm presence help protect patients, staff, and the integrity of treatment.
Requirements
- Reliable, alert, and professional at all times
- Calm and confident in high-stress or crisis situations
- Skilled in verbal de-escalation and interpersonal communication
- Knowledgeable about 12-Step programs and recovery-focused environments
- Comfortable working collaboratively with clinical, nursing, and counseling teams
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to remain awake and alert throughout the entire shift
- Successful completion of: PA Criminal Background Check, Child Abuse Clearance, FBI Fingerprinting, Drug screening, 2-Step TB test, Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check
Nice To Haves
- Chemical dependency or substance use disorder treatment experience
Responsibilities
- Monitor and control patient movement throughout the facility
- Conduct safety and security rounds across the building
- Maintain accurate daily logs and documentation
- Complete room inspections and reports on a daily and rotating schedule
- Perform patient room searches and property searches, maintaining proper chain of custody
- Support Nursing staff with visual searches during admissions
- Assist with crisis management and patient de-escalation
- Support Counselor Technicians with patient transfers
- Monitor medication and MAT lines to prevent diversion
- Participate in K-9 walkthroughs in coordination with the Regional Director of Security
- Transport patients safely as needed
- Provide general support to the program and care team as situations arise
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
