Security Officer, Per Diem

MiraVista Behavioral Health Center•Holyoke, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Security Officer for MiraVista in Holyoke, Massachusetts, you will perform general security work in the protection of persons, property and the enforcement of all applicable policies, rules and regulations of the department and any applicable federal, state, and local laws to prevent losses due to accidents and incidents. As a Security Officer, you will open the facility as well as man the metal detector, check id’s, maintain order in the facility, crowd control, observation of the parking lot and document combative behavior. Provides for the safety and security of all persons and property for patient, visitors, and staff on the hospital campus. Responds appropriately to and carries out proper procedure for the Emergency Operations Plan, Security Operation Plan, and Emergency Codes.

Requirements

High school Diploma
Minimum of one (1) year experience in security or police functions
Excellent communication skills
Excellent depth perception, and side vision
Must be free of night blindness
Must be able to listen and hear machinery sound changes, whistles, cries for help, screams, alarms, and traffic noises
Must be able to produce a concise and accurate report
Must be physically able to assist with the restraint of patients during crisis intervention
Must be able to problem solve on an independent basis

Responsibilities

Open the facility
Man the metal detector
Check IDs
Maintain order in the facility
Crowd control
Observation of the parking lot
Document combative behavior
Provide for the safety and security of all persons and property for patients, visitors, and staff on the hospital campus
Respond appropriately to and carry out proper procedure for the Emergency Operations Plan, Security Operation Plan, and Emergency Codes
Assist with the restraint of patients during crisis intervention