Healthcare Campus Security Officer

Douglas-County,-Ne; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Douglas County Health Center (DCHC) seeks a security professional to protect residents, patients, County staff, and visitors. You will patrol DCHC campus and properties, respond to emergencies, monitor alarms, and enforce safety policies while building strong relationships with clients and public safety partners.

Responsibilities include controlling incidents, assisting psychiatric admissions, maintaining records, and coordinating with law enforcement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of experience in law enforcement or security involving public contact required.
• Completion of training in Psychiatric/Behavioral/Emergency (Code 55), PPCT and CPI within the first six months and retrain annually.
• Experience in mental health care facilities preferred.
• Experience using Microsoft Office software preferred.
• Valid driver’s license at the time of hire and throughout employment required.
• Completion of a pre-employment criminal records check, post-offer drug screen and physical assessment required.

Responsibilities

• Patrol and monitor DCHC campus and other assigned properties to prevent fire, theft, vandalism, and unauthorized intruders; identify potential safety hazards and security threats; and notify proper authority of any potential threats or risk exposure.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, supervisors, County employees, elected officials, attorneys, law enforcement, judges, other agencies, and the public.
• Comply with Civil Service policies and regulations, collective bargaining agreements, County policies, department policies, and laws to create a cooperative, safe, respectful and quality work environment.
• Provide assistance to residents/patients and the public and control situations avoiding unnecessary force.
• Respond to all emergency and medical codes/calls and crisis.
• Assist psychiatric patient admissions searching, restraining, and providing patients security until completion of a physical and mental assessment.
• Monitor alarm panels, conduct monthly checks of panic alarms and fire equipment, and participate in fire/disaster drills.
• Monitor parking areas, enforce parking regulations, and verify emergency vehicles have clear and unobstructed access to entrances.
• Maintain a professional approach when interacting with residents/patients, campus staff, and visitors demonstrating a positive public image.
• Investigate and document illegal activity or accidents.
• Create backup files of illegal activity captured on security camera footage.
• Maintain records and prepare incident reports and other documents.
• Periodically review the Patient Rights Manual remaining current on changes.
• Operate a motor vehicle safely when required to travel on County business.
• Report to work at assigned location with regular, consistent attendance.
• Perform other duties as directed and assigned.

Skills

Public contact

Physical ability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Douglas County Health Center (DCHC) seeks a security professional to protect residents, patients, County staff, and visitors. You will patrol DCHC campus and properties, respond to emergencies, monitor alarms, and enforce safety policies while building strong relationships with clients and public safety partners.

Responsibilities include controlling incidents, assisting psychiatric admissions, maintaining records, and coordinating with law enforcement.