Behavioral Health Security Officer

Community Action Organization of Western New York; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Action Organization of Western New York is seeking a full-time Security Guard in Buffalo, NY (14209). The position requires a high school diploma and NYS Security Guard registration, with at least 1 year in security or law enforcement and experience in behavioral health settings.

Responsibilities include monitoring access, patrolling premises, regulating alarms and surveillance, creating incident logs, and assisting with badges and safety drills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• New York State Security Guard registration.
• One year security or law enforcement experience.
• Experience in a behavioral health setting.

Responsibilities

• Monitors access the facility to ensure only authorized people enter.
• Patrols the assigned areas within and outside the building.
• Examine the physical site (doors, windows, gates, etc.) as well as individual’s behaviors.
• Promptly write accurate observation logs and incident reports.
• Manage the security camera system, ensuring appropriate camera coverage and record retention.
• Activate and un-activate alarm systems.
• Handle circumstances when an individual breaks a facility rule such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles.
• Provide guidance to individuals in the event of a fire or emergency.
• Assists with preparing identification badges for staff, clients, or others.
• Participate in staff and supervisory meetings.
• Identify and report opportunities to improve the quality of care, staff effectiveness, and participant satisfaction.
• Satisfactory completion of mandatory trainings.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

New York State Security Guard registration

Job description

Community Action Organization of Western New York is seeking a full-time Security Guard in Buffalo, NY (14209). The position requires a high school diploma and NYS Security Guard registration, with at least 1 year in security or law enforcement and experience in behavioral health settings.

Responsibilities include monitoring access, patrolling premises, regulating alarms and surveillance, creating incident logs, and assisting with badges and safety drills.