Public Safety Officer

Hamilton Center, Inc.; Plainfield (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in mental health care is seeking a Public Safety Officer to ensure the safety and security of its facilities. Responsibilities include monitoring the reception area, conducting safety checks, and providing assistance to clients and staff. This full-time position is ideal for individuals with strong communication skills and a commitment to maintaining a secure environment.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of safety/security principles necessary.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and secure the center's reception and parking area.
• Conduct emergency lighting and fire extinguisher checks.
• Assist with security training for new staff.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Knowledge of Safety Principles

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Driver's License

CPI Certification

CPR/First Aid Certification

Job description

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Base pay range

$18.00/hr - $18.00/hr

Position Summary

Assist other Center staff in providing an environment free from danger.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Receive clients, patients, and visitors or guests entering Center; provide information, directions, and assistance, guarding client/patient confidentiality.
• Oversee center reception/waiting area, parking lot, and dosing area security.
• Maintain familiarly with Center evacuation plan.
• Routinely do security check at the OTP clinic.
• Check exterior lighting during pre-dawn shift hours for security reasons.
• Monitor Center parking areas for safety and compliance with parking policies and rules.
• Monitor fire extinguisher tags monthly as necessary.
• Complete emergency lighting testing monthly as necessary.
• Escort patients and staff as necessary.
• Communicate with supervisor and/or other security staff regarding safety violations and potential problems.
• Attend staff and other meetings as assigned.
• Participate in training activities as assigned or approved.
• Meet regularly with supervisor to exchange pertinent information and receive supervision.
• Maintain positive communication with patients, clients, visitors, and staff.
• Enforce the various security policies.
• Assist with training of new security staff.
• Complete Waived testing on patients/consumers as necessary.
• Complete Breathalyzer testing on patients/consumers as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Knowledge and skills in basic safety/security principles, general Center resources and information, English language, oral and written communication, and time management.
  
  

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid driver’s license in accordance with HCI motor vehicle policy.
• Obtain and maintain current CPI certification.
• Obtain and maintain current American Red Cross CPR/First Aid certification.
  
  

All members of the Rapid Response team must maintain current Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification & maintain current American Red Cross CPR certification.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

High risk and life-threatening factors are interlocked in job responsibilities or working conditions such as inspection of Hamilton Center, Inc. facilities when bomb threats are called in. There is a risk factor when doing routine security checks; when physically restraining out of control consumers or visitors who may or may not have a weapon.

Conditions of Employment

• Completion of tuberculin screening no later than three days prior to first day of employment and annually thereafter
• Completion of MMR, Varicella, influenza and coronavirus vaccine
• Completion of a pre-employment drug screening and completion of post-employment drug or alcohol tests upon reasonable suspicion of use.
• Completion of Center-wide orientation and ALL required paperwork prior to reporting for work
• Demonstrated computer literacy through successful completion of pre-employment testing may be required.
• Completion of HCI Quality Training, Trauma Informed Care and current learning platform.
• Completion of Mental Health First Aid training.
• Completion of Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training
• Completion of CPR/First Aid Training
• Attendance at all mandatory staff development and training
• Completion of Waived testing training
• Completion of Diversion Control Plan training
• Completion of Breathalyzer training
• Completion of Emergency Light Testing training
• Completion of Fire Extinguisher Monitoring training
• Successful completion of a six-month on-the-job orientation period
• Participation in payroll electronic deposit
• Adherence to all policies, procedures, rules and regulations set forth by Hamilton Center, Inc.
• Satisfactory reference and background investigation checks.
• Successful completion of Annual PES
• Successful completion of New Employee Department Checklist within 90 days of employment
  
  

Job descriptions are not intended, and should not be construed, to be exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with a job. They are meant to be accurate reflections of the essential job elements for making fair pay decisions about jobs.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other, Information Technology, and Management

• Industries

  Mental Health Care

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