Security Guard

Tower Behavioral Health • Muhlenberg Township, PA

5d

About The Position

This full-time day shift position is 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, communicates admissions, visits and deliveries to appropriate staff, and monitors the parking and lobby areas. The role also includes conducting frequent sweeps of the facility, directing emergency personnel and managing traffic flow during emergencies, and reporting suspicious behavior to leadership. The position requires professional interactions with staff and patients and may include other assigned duties.

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 depending on the 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, 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