SECURITY GUARD

UHS • Bartlett, TN

67d • Onsite

About The Position

Lakeside Behavioral Health System provides an excellent opportunity for those seeking to be part of a team-oriented and compassionate organization. Our staff tell us that our team is their number one reason for working at Lakeside and we offer competitive compensation, excellent comprehensive benefits, opportunities for advancement, tuition assistance, and paid time off. Since 1969, Lakeside has been the premier provider of specialized behavioral health and addictive disease services in the Memphis and Mid-South region. The 365-bed facility is one of the largest free-standing psychiatric hospitals in the United States. We are located on a serene 37-acre campus in northeast Shelby County, serving as the setting for the treatment for children, adolescents, young adults, adults and seniors. Lakeside’s comprehensive programs treat disorders such as bipolar disorder, psychological trauma, depression and anxiety, mental illness and addictive disease disorders such as alcoholism, drug addiction and substance abuse.

Job Description
The Security and Transportation Technician ensures the safety and security of the hospital buildings and grounds, its patients, employees and guests. The Security and Transportation Technician also provides safe, efficient transportation services to patients of Lakeside Behavioral Health System.

This opportunity provides the following:
UHS is a challenging and rewarding work environment
Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
Competitive Compensation
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan for full-time and part-time positions
401k plan with company match for full-time and part-time positions
Generous Paid Time Off

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Psychology or related field highly preferred; or high school diploma.
• One-year experience working with a psychiatric patient population and or security preferred.
• Valid Driver License
• Basic reading and writing ability
• Knowledge of typical safety and security procedures
• Sound judgment and decision-making skills
• Skills in crisis management or in implementing emergency response procedures
• Trustworthiness
• Basic customer service skills, and telephone etiquette.
• Familiarity with basic automotive maintenance
• Basic auto repair skills, such as ability to change flat tire, ability to check fluid levels and add fluids, ability to check tire inflation, etc.
• Ability to operate wheelchair lift.

Responsibilities

• Ensures the safety and security of the hospital buildings and grounds, its patients, employees and guests.
• Provides safe, efficient transportation services to patients of Lakeside Behavioral Health System.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan for full-time and part-time positions
• 401k plan with company match for full-time and part-time positions
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Opportunities for advancement
• Tuition assistance

What This Job Offers

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