BHCC SECURITY - Safety Officer

Legacy Behavioral Health Services Human Resources•Valdosta, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Legacy Behavioral Health is hiring individuals with a passion for making a difference in their community! We are seeking a Safety Officer to work in our Behavioral Health Crisis Center in Valdosta, GA. Under the direct supervision of the Safety Manager our Safety Officers are responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for consumers, visitors, and employees by patrolling and monitoring premises and the people onsite. Preventive patrol or inspectional service is the method employed by Safety Officers to determine that conditions are normal in a given area and to provide a visible deterrent factor. This function takes on greater importance at night by providing a feeling of safety for staff, consumers, and visitors. While on patrol, Safety Officers routinely turn off lights to conserve energy. They also check windows and doors to afford better protection to building occupants and to safeguard unoccupied areas. An especially important function of Safety Officers is their rapid response to security emergencies within the BHCC. Whether for psychiatric or medical reasons, consumers sometimes become violent or threatening and Safety Officers are a critical member of the response team. They will use Mindset techniques when dealing with a consumer during a security crisis. Other responsibilities include assisting visitors with issues in the parking lot, enforcing rules and regulations of the organization when necessary, monitoring weather conditions, and accompanying staff during transport of patients. They may be called upon to assist nursing and clinical staff in day-to-day routine duties or to serve as back-up for the BHCC receptionist. This position also has the possibility of becoming permanent.

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED, required
Knowledge of law enforcement and security principles and procedures, required.
3 years prior experience as a security officer, police officer or correctional officer required, healthcare/hospital security preferred.
Valid driver’s license, required.
Clear and concise communication skills. Must speak and understand English to perform this job.
Excellent written communication skills.
Ability to follow complex instructions.
Excellent interpersonal skills; including: listening, verbal communication, conflict resolution and de-escalation.
Must have sound judgment and emotional control.
Mindset certification or the ability to pass the Mindset course within the first month of employment, required.
Knowledge of basic security and fire inspection, the use of fire extinguishers, and fire control measures.

Nice To Haves

Ability to speak and understand Spanish would be advantageous in this position.

Responsibilities

Maintaining a safe and secure environment for consumers, visitors, and employees by patrolling and monitoring premises and the people onsite.
Performing preventive patrol or inspectional service to determine that conditions are normal in a given area and to provide a visible deterrent factor.
Turning off lights to conserve energy while on patrol.
Checking windows and doors to afford better protection to building occupants and to safeguard unoccupied areas.
Rapidly responding to security emergencies within the BHCC.
Using Mindset techniques when dealing with a consumer during a security crisis.
Assisting visitors with issues in the parking lot.
Enforcing rules and regulations of the organization when necessary.
Monitoring weather conditions.
Accompanying staff during transport of patients.
Assisting nursing and clinical staff in day-to-day routine duties.
Serving as back-up for the BHCC receptionist.