Behavioral Health Safety & Security Officer - Evening Shift

Community First Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

United Healthcare Medical PPO/HMO Plan

MetLife Dental

MetLife Vision

6 Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Short-term Disability

Life Insurance

401(k)

Hospital Indemnity & Critical Illness

Free Garage Parking

Job summary

Community First Medical Center is seeking a Behavioral Health Safety/Security Officer for its new Behavioral Health Unit. The role involves patrolling the unit, assisting staff, escorting visitors, and ensuring a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

The Officer may be assigned supervisory duties as the Officer In Charge (O.I.C.) at the Director's discretion, with duties including documentation, responding to calls, and coordinating security coverage.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent from an accredited program is required.
• CPR certification is expected.
• Superior interpersonal skills and teamwork are essential for this role.
• CPR and CPI Card are preferred qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Make rounds inside and outside assigned areas as scheduled.
• Assist security personnel, hospital employees, and escort visitors.
• Observe and document policy non-conformances.
• Complete all required paperwork accurately.
• Handle confidential information discreetly.
• Respond to calls from nursing and other departments promptly.
• Assist with patient transportation in wheelchairs or with assistive devices.
• Receive and release patient valuables and lost and found items as needed.
• Provide coverage for shift shortages as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

CPR

Team player

CPI Card

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Community First Medical Center is seeking a Behavioral Health Safety/Security Officer for its new Behavioral Health Unit. The role involves patrolling the unit, assisting staff, escorting visitors, and ensuring a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

The Officer may be assigned supervisory duties as the Officer In Charge (O.I.C.) at the Director's discretion, with duties including documentation, responding to calls, and coordinating security coverage.