Security Officer - Wickenburg - PRN

Meadows of Wickenburg•Wickenburg, AZ

12d

About The Position

The Security Officer assists in providing a safe and secure environment for patients and staff at Meadows Behavioral Healthcare. The role promotes patient safety, supports security protocols and campus safety, and responds to situations that may affect the welfare of patients, staff, visitors, or vendors. The position may include attending nursing report sessions, investigating criminal activity involving patients, and assisting administration with prosecution as appropriate. Security logs and incident reports must be completed before the end of the shift. The role is designated safety-sensitive and requires passing a substance abuse screen after an offer and before reporting to work.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
CPI certification.
CPR and First Aid.
Valid state driver's license.
Pass a substance abuse screen after an offer of employment and before reporting to work.

Nice To Haves

Peace Officer or professional security experience and/or training.

Responsibilities

Promote patient safety through awareness of the environment of care and in actions involving patient care.
Communicate patient safety issues quickly, clearly, and effectively with other staff members.
Assist with implementing security protocols and campus safety.
Make rounds and inspections at least once per hour to check and secure campus buildings, recreation areas, and other public areas.
Make in-person visual checks with direct patient care staff throughout work hours.
Notify a supervisor of conditions or incidents affecting staff or patient safety.
Provide intervention, crowd control, and direction in situations of concern for the safety and welfare of patients, staff, visitors, and vendors.
Remain familiar with emergency and disaster preparedness policies.
May attend nursing report sessions to become more familiar with patient community issues.
May assist in investigating criminal activities involving patients and assist administration with prosecution as appropriate.
Complete security logs and incident reports in a timely manner before leaving the shift.