Security Officer

JOB TITLE: Security Officer  

PROGRAM: Behavioral Health Crisis Center 

FLSA STATUS:  Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY:  Security Officer for the Behavioral Health Crisis Center is responsible for performing a variety of safety and security functions related to the safeguarding of our employees, clients, visitors and property.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Continuously monitor environment for hazards and safety conditions.
• Intervene, stabilize and manage acute crisis situations as needed.
• Document report of activities such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.
• Monitor hallways and corridors via CCTV to control traffic and unauthorized movement.
• Scan identification cards to ensure authorized persons entering building premises.
• Maintain organization's stability and reputation by complying with legal requirements.
• Patrol and monitor hallways, stairwells, restroom facilities, outside facilities, and other public and unsupervised places of the clients and staff and the security of the facility.
• Detect suspicious activities and watch for criminal acts or individual rule infractions at or near assigned post which may be a threat at the sites. 
• Respond to emergencies, such as medical and bomb threats; and to alarms, such as fire and intrusion     by following emergency response proceedings.
• Observes conduct and behavior of clients to prevent disturbances.
• Inspect locks, window bars, grills, doors, and gates for tampering  

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of necessary appropriate interpersonal boundaries for working with vulnerable populations.
• Familiarity with addictive diseases and/or mental health disorders and their impact on an individual’s functioning.

SKILLS

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional time management skills and attention to detail.

ABILITIES

• Conduct all professional activity in an ethical manner.
• Conform to all applicable Agency policies and procedures.
• In conjunction with other staff assist in identifying and eliminating any situation which puts at risk the health and/or safety of clients, staff, or others who come in contact with site operations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education – High school Diploma/GED  
• Licensure/Certification – N/A
• Experience – Two years (2) of experience in security or law enforcement
• Other - Criminal background check clearance, official academic transcripts, valid driver’s license/ID, drug screen, TB test