Behavioral Health Safety & Security Specialist

Community First Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

United Healthcare PPO/HMO Plans

MetLife Dental

MetLife Vision

6 Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Company Paid Short-term Disability

Company Paid Life Insurance

401(k)

Hospital Indemnity

Critical Illness

Career Advancement

Free Garage Parking

Job summary

Community First Medical Center seeks a Behavioral Health Safety/Security Officer for its New Behavioral Health Unit. The role ensures a safe, secure environment for staff, patients, and visitors while protecting hospital assets.

Shifts include Day, PM, and Night. Key duties are rounds, assisting security staff, documenting policy non-conformances, timely responses to nursing calls, patient transport, and handling valuables per policy. CPR and CPI are preferred.

Qualifications

• CPR and CPI certification preferred.
• Experience in healthcare behavioral health settings is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Makes rounds inside and outside assigned areas as scheduled.
• Provides assistance to security personnel, hospital staff, and escorts visitors.
• Observes and documents non-conformance of policies and procedures.
• Completes all required paperwork accurately.
• Maintains confidentiality of information.
• Responds to calls from nursing and hospital departments promptly.
• Transports patients in wheelchairs or with assistive devices.
• Accepts and releases patient valuables and lost and found items as needed.
• Responds to requests for additional manpower to cover shift shortages.

Skills

CPR

CPI Card

Team Player

Superior interpersonal skills

21+ years old

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Community First Medical Center seeks a Behavioral Health Safety/Security Officer for its New Behavioral Health Unit. The role ensures a safe, secure environment for staff, patients, and visitors while protecting hospital assets.

Shifts include Day, PM, and Night. Key duties are rounds, assisting security staff, documenting policy non-conformances, timely responses to nursing calls, patient transport, and handling valuables per policy. CPR and CPI are preferred.