Security Technician, Split Shift (Daphne)

AltaPointe Health•Daphne, AL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

EastPointe Hospital is a private, free-standing psychiatric hospital for adults located in Daphne, Ala. EastPointe’s clinical and medical professionals assess and evaluate adults in psychiatric crisis. Treatment focuses on stabilizing psychiatric symptoms and preventing psychiatric commitment. Adults admitted to EastPointe will have exhibited life-threatening, destructive or disabling behavior or symptoms. Each patient completes a psychiatric diagnostic evaluation and receives 24-hour clinical care for an estimated three-to-seven-day stay. The goal is for each patient to return to home or to the least restrictive level of care. Responsibilities Security Technicians respond to crisis situations in the inpatient and residential settings, and implement proper Mindset interventions which may include the application of seclusion and restraints. Security technicians are responsible for the safety and security of all consumers, staff and visitors to the hospital or group homes. They conduct perimeter checks both inside and outside the facilities as well as provide visitor control. In addition they conduct searches as directed and monitor for contraband.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
And must be able to pass a physical agility test that includes running, push-ups, sit ups, etc. Details are available upon request.

Responsibilities

Responds to crisis situations throughout facility and implements proper MindSet interventions
Demonstrates the ability to recognize the elements of a crisis state and knows how to deescalate or resolve the situation
Applies seclusion and restraint per AltaPointe Policy and Procedure
Conducts consumer and room searches for contraband items per AltaPointe Policy and Procedure
Conducts Environmental Rounds on a daily basis and documents accordingly
Provides monitoring and interaction with consumers
Prepares end of shift (EOS) report
Performs hand-off communication at shift change
Effectively collaborates with the treatment team members
Actively participates in Security team meetings for performance improvement purposes
Provides staff training to staff on crisis intervention as needed
Models appropriate behavior including but not limited to communication skills, grooming, manners, etc.
Effectively demonstrates the application of adult specific competencies
Routinely monitors cameras
Maintains a presence within building and on units
Inquires as to reason of visit when/if visitors appear to be “hanging around”
Conducts routine walk through of units, outside and parking lots
Effectively uses wands and walkie talkies along with charging them when not in use
Check out van and black bag, verify driver’s license, check vehicle and charge cells
Provides backup support to front desk
Notifies management of issues that surface
Provides back up support during visitations
Provides security during legal proceedings
Assist with on boarding new employees
Seeks supervision and consultation as needed
Accepts and employs suggestions for improvement
Actively works to enhance skills
Treats consumers with care, dignity and compassion
Manages physically aggressive consumers in a manner which protects individual dignity, respect, and self-esteem
Respects consumers’ privacy and confidentiality
Is pleasant and cooperative with others
Assists consumers and visitors as needed
Personal values don’t inhibit ability to relate and care for others
Is sensitive to the consumers’ needs, expectations, and individual differences
Is gentle and calm with consumers and families
Actively participates in Performance Improvement activities
Actively participates in AltaPointe committees as required
Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner
Follows AltaPointe policies and procedures
Attends appropriate in-services training and other workshops