Posted 28 days ago
Security Guard
AI Summary
Monitors persons and vehicles entering and leaving a behavioral health facility, maintains log books, directs emergency personnel, and ensures campus safety.
About this role
Overview
$2,500 SIGN-ON BONUS for FULL-TIME!!!
Now hiring for 2nd and 3rd Shift Security positions!
Career growth opportunities available with flexible scheduling!
As a member of our Security team, you will be responsible for monitoring all persons and vehicles entering and leaving facility property, helping ensure the safety and security of everyone on campus. Whether you have experience in security, corrections, the military, or simply possess a professional and dependable work ethic, this is an excellent opportunity to start or advance your career in healthcare security.
Pay: From $17.00 per hour + Shift Differential for 2nd, 3rd and Weekend Shifts
What We Offer:
- Comprehensive Benefit Package
- 401(k) + Company Matching
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Shift Differentials for 2nd, 3rd, and Weekend Shifts
- Flexible Scheduling
- Professional Development and Career Advancement Opportunities
What We're Looking For:
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Experience in security, corrections, or military preferred, but not required
- Professional and courteous demeanor
- Basic computer skills for emails and charting
- Acceptable driver's license preferred, but not required
Why Join Cove Forge?
Make a difference every day while building a rewarding career with a team dedicated to helping others. At Cove Forge Williamsburg, you'll play an important role in maintaining a safe, welcoming environment for patients, staff, and visitors while enjoying outstanding benefits, growth opportunities, and workplace stability.
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assist, direct and monitor all persons entering and leaving the facility property.
- Keep accurate log books, as required.
- Direct emergency personnel arriving on facility property and maintain flow of traffic during emergencies, such as fire drills.
- Communicate incoming admissions, visits and deliveries to appropriate staff.
- Monitor parking area to ensure that no loitering or misconduct takes place, monitor lobby area and do frequent sweeps of the entire facility.
- Interact with staff and patients in a professional manner at all times.
- Report any suspicious behavior to the CEO, supervisor or a member of leadership.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
- Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
Qualifications
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Two or more years’ experience in security, corrections or military.
LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:
- Valid state driver's license.
- CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
- First aid may be required based on state or facility.
ADDITIONAL REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS:
While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.
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