Security Per Diem

Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital • Tacoma, WA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Wellfound is hiring Per Diem Security for our night/day position. This a 12 hour shift. Must be available several days during the week and weekends. Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital is a 120-bed inpatient psychiatric hospital located in Tacoma, Washington. We are Department of Health and Joint Commission accredited. We are an acute care psychiatric hospital providing care to both voluntary and involuntary patients.

Requirements

• High School or equivalent
• Heart Saver or Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check and a post offer drug screen.
• Must be employment eligible as verified by the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) and the Government Services Administration (GSA).

Nice To Haves

• One year security experience working in healthcare setting preferred.
• Mental Health Tech or other behavioral health experience will be considered in lieu of security experience.
• One year security experience working in psychiatric setting

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and secure environment for the patients, visitors, staff and property of Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital.
• Respond to calls for assistants or emergency codes in a timely and prudent manner.
• Under the guidance of clinical staff, assist in de-escalation.
• Complete all required documentation in a timely, accurate and thorough manner.
• Patrol exterior of the facility and provide interior security support, including lobby entrance, walk-in entrance, and inpatient units.
• Monitor fire alarms.
• Assist with emergency drills.
• Escort staff to their vehicles after hours.
• Escort contractors throughout the hospital as needed.
• Assist with patient belonging process, including but not limited to monitoring hospital safes, maintaining safe logs, and assisting staff with adding and/or removing items from the safe.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program up on hire
• 403B with discretionary match for those that participate in the plan and meet work requirements
• Accrue Paid Sick and Safe Leave at 1 hour per 40 hours worked.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED