Security Guard

Acadia Healthcare • Reading, PA

2d

About The Position

This is a full-time day shift position responsible for monitoring all persons and vehicles entering or leaving facility property. The Security Guard assists and directs people on the property, maintains required logs, coordinates with staff about admissions, visits, and deliveries, and helps manage traffic during emergencies. The role also involves monitoring the parking and lobby areas, conducting facility sweeps, interacting professionally with staff and patients, and reporting suspicious behavior to leadership. Other functions and tasks may be assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two or more years of experience in security, corrections, or the military.
• Valid state driver's license.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.

Nice To Haves

• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

Responsibilities

• Assist, direct, and monitor all persons entering and leaving facility property.
• Keep accurate log books as required.
• Direct emergency personnel arriving on facility property and maintain traffic flow during emergencies, such as fire drills.
• Communicate incoming admissions, visits, and deliveries to appropriate staff.
• Monitor the parking area for loitering or misconduct, monitor the lobby area, and conduct frequent sweeps of the facility.
• Interact with staff and patients professionally at all times.
• Report suspicious behavior to the CEO, supervisor, or a member of leadership.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED