Facility Security Officer – Behavioral Health Campus

Acadia Healthcare; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Belmont Behavioral Health System in Philadelphia is seeking a Security Guard to monitor all persons and vehicles entering or leaving the facility, keep logs, and direct emergency personnel during incidents while maintaining orderly flow of traffic. You will communicate admissions and deliveries to staff and ensure lobby and parking areas are safe and well supervised.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least two years in security, corrections, or military experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Two or more years' experience in security, corrections or military.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Security experience

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Belmont Behavioral Health System in Philadelphia is seeking a Security Guard to monitor all persons and vehicles entering or leaving the facility, keep logs, and direct emergency personnel during incidents while maintaining orderly flow of traffic. You will communicate admissions and deliveries to staff and ensure lobby and parking areas are safe and well supervised.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least two years in security, corrections, or military experience.