Full-Time Security Officer (2nd Shift)

WELLSTONE INC • Huntsville, AL

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Security Officer works at WellStone Emergency Services (WES), helping ensure the safety of clients, visitors, and staff during 24/7/365 operations. The role includes hourly campus rounds, monitoring, de-escalation assistance, client management support, and client-centered communication. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 4 p.m. to midnight, based on the program.

The Officer follows the Center’s philosophy of care, professional ethics, policies, and procedures. When supporting clinical staff with clients who are out of control, aggressive, agitated, or manic, the Officer acts in a supportive capacity, follows clinically sound practices, and defers to clinical staff on interventions to protect client rights. The Officer may document incidents and submit event and incident reports to Human Resources. This job description summarizes typical functions and is not an exhaustive list of duties; responsibilities may change or be added.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid Alabama driver’s license with an acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Certified in CPR and SAMA, or able to obtain these certifications.

Nice To Haves

• One to two years of experience with the population served is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hourly rounds throughout temporary and permanent WES campus facilities to help protect staff, visitors, and clients.
• Monitor parking lots and assist individuals with information and directions.
• Stop and question unauthorized personnel to enforce the Center’s policies and procedures.
• Respond to emergencies and call law enforcement for backup when needed or deemed necessary.
• Assist clinical staff in a supportive capacity with clients who are out of control, aggressive, agitated, or manic, while deferring to clinical staff on interventions and respecting client rights.
• Document incidents involving property damage, theft, altercations, and other events as required by the Executive Team.
• Submit event and incident documentation to the Human Resource Department.
• Advise staff on office safety, personal safety, and safety when exiting the building.
• Follow the Center’s philosophy of care, professional ethics, policies, procedures, and applicable training.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision premiums.
• State Retirement participation through RSA and an optional 457b plan with a company match.
• Nine paid holidays per year.
• Ability to accrue up to 15 days of PTO per year; unused PTO rolls over.
• Company-paid group life and AD&D insurance and long-term disability.
• Licensure reimbursement.
• Tuition discounts through learning partnerships with Athens State University, Capella University, and Wallace State Community College.

What This Job Offers

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