Security Officer - Fulton Mill Road

River Edge Behavioral Health Center•Macon, GA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Lead Security Officer, this full-time position is responsible for on-site security at the River Edge Behavioral Health Crisis Service Center (BHCC) which consists of a Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) and Crisis Service Center (CSC). The Security Officer position protects and maintains a secure environment by enforcing rules and regulations to ensure the safety of staff, clients, visitors, and the facility. The BHCC (CSU/CSC) is a community alternative to or diversion from inpatient hospitalization, offering psychiatric stabilization and detoxification services. The program provides medically monitored residential services to provide psychiatric stabilization and substance detoxification services on a short-term basis.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED.
Valid driver's license.
Requires completion of yearly continuing education.
Ability to work well with others.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 1-year experience in providing security services in a health care setting.
Previous work in a behavioral health environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

Under general supervision, patrols assigned areas and ensures the safety of buildings and grounds for a residential facility that provides treatment for behavioral health clients in crisis for adults and children.
Provides security measures during involuntary and voluntary admissions to the BHCC (CSU/ CSC) to ensure the safety of staff and clients.
Responds to pages to assist in de-escalating clients and preventing physical confrontation.
Assists in preventing violent outbursts by providing added security to the units before clients become combative.
Responds to medical codes by escorting emergency staff and vehicles to the unit or site.
Assists clinical staff in emergency crises to ensure the safety of clients and staff.
Provides general security for the BHCC (CSU/ CSC) to ensure the safety and security of buildings, clients, and staff.
Escorts unauthorized visitors from BHCC (CSU/CSC).
Monitors visitors to ensure they do not assist a client in escaping from the facility or bringing in unapproved items.
Monitors visitors in the designated areas of the BHCC (CSU / CSC).
Ensures the safety of staff that has been threatened by clients or their families.
Assists community agencies (Macon-Bibb County Fire Department, Macon-Bibb County Sheriff Department, Ambulance Services, and other authorized agencies) in various duties when admitted to the BHCC (CSU / CSC) to ensure the safety of staff and clients
Be familiar with fire protection services, locations of pull stations, reset boxes, etc. to assist Fire Department in event of a fire alarm
Assist with evacuation of unit/building in the event of a safety emergency as directed by the Charge Nurse.
Check fire extinguishers monthly to assure compliance.
Patrols buildings and grounds by foot and vehicle to ensure personal and property safety.
Works to support clinical staff on the unit and performs routine perimeter checks.
Checks buildings for unlocked doors and windows; vandalism; fire and other hazardous conditions; and proper operation of the building systems.
Reports any facility-related maintenance items to the Charge Nurse.
Performs other duties as assigned.