Security Officer II

Security Officer II

Evening shift 1200 - 2030 Monday through Friday with occasional weekend or holiday.

General Summary : The Security Officer II provides a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and staff. The role requires situational awareness, assessment and interventional skills. The role often entails responding to escalated situations with a focus on de-escalation to prevent injuries and preserve a healthy and safe environment. The Security Officer II works in collaboration with all clinical teams, specifically supporting the mental health programs to maintain a safe and therapeutic clinical environment. Reports to Security Management or designee.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities :

• Ensures the security of buildings and property through regular patrols and reporting.
• Ensures patient safety by completing regular environmental assessment and periodic unit rounds.
• Promotes positive guest relations by assisting visitors.
• Investigates incidents that occur on health system property.
• Reports as a team member to all hospital behavior emergencies. Responds quickly in a professional and therapeutic manner.
• Performs least restrictive verbal and physical de-escalation techniques necessary.
• Generates reports and completes follow up on incidents as directed.
• Maintains and inspects alarms and safety equipment.
• Assists with evacuations in emergency situations requiring strength, stamina and flexibility.
• Responsible for Safe Car transport of patients being admitted in coordination with mental health clinicians.
• Provides support to ensure a Safety Officer is present as needed for court proceedings.
• Assists with patient admissions in a timely, organized and client-centered fashion.
• Responsible for visitor management to include providing orientation, screening and badges for entrance.
• Participates in debriefing of escalation events.
• Assists with patient transitions as needed.
• Works to establish a rapport with patients with the goal of de-escalation in mind.
• Attends change of shift and unit level huddles as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Licenses And / or Certifications : None required.

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements :

Working Conditions : Work is performed inside and outside the hospital in all weather. Position may require short bursts of running.

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