Safety Officer I

Health Solutions West; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid time off

403(b) with 6% match

Job summary

Health Solutions West is seeking a Safety Officer to oversee security, safety, and wellbeing across Grand Junction facilities. The role includes patrolling campuses, responding to incidents, coordinating emergency responses, and ensuring compliance with privacy and safety policies.

The position offers full-time and part-time schedules with variable shifts, including overnights and weekends. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, a Colorado driver’s license, and at least three years

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Colorado driver’s license and transportation required.
• At least three years of law enforcement, security or military experience.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push and/or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Basic computer skills including documenting incidents and sending e-messages.
• Comfortable working with individuals with mental health and substance use challenges.
• Spanish language desire but not required.
• Willing to work days, evenings, weekends, holidays and different shifts.
• Must pass background checks and trainings.
• Must be authorized to work in the US; sponsorships not available.

Responsibilities

• Greet clients, visitors, and staff respectfully on campus and assist as needed.
• Ensure security, safety, and well-being of all personnel and premises.
• Patrol internal and external areas, monitor surveillance, inspect buildings and access points.
• Address loitering or disruptive behavior calmly and professionally.
• Support a clean, safe, and welcoming environment by reporting maintenance or cleanliness concerns.
• Complete accurate and timely reports by recording observations and incidents.
• Coordinate emergency response as needed with a calm, professional demeanor.
• Maintain confidentiality and HIPAA privacy standards.
• Secure all exits after business hours and participate in occasional non-scheduled events.
• Assist with facility safety management and transport food between facilities.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Spanish language (desirable)

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Building F - Grand Junction, CO, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $20.00Hourly,

Health Solutions West is the Western slope’s largest behavioral health care organization, covering more than 23,000 square miles across 10 counties. With over 250 employees in Western Colorado, you would be joining a mighty team of support and administrative staff, case managers, clinicians, physicians, nurses, and others in our efforts to improve the health and wellbeing of our community.

POSITION

Safety Officer (Full-Time and Part Time)

Available Shifts

• Overnight Shifts (Full-Time & Part-Time Available): Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 7:30 PM – 7:30 AM (Overnight shift differential applies: Weekday $2.00, Weekend $3.00)
• Weekend Day Shift Full-Time & Part-Time Available: Saturday and Sunday 7:30 AM – 7:30 PM (Differential does not apply to day shifts)

Location

All Grand Junction Main Facilities: 515 28 ¾ Rd, Grand Junction, CO 81501

Benefits offered to Full-Time Employees ONLY

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid time off accrual and generous leave policy
• 403(b) benefits with 6% company match

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, a valid Colorado driver’s license, and transportation are required.
• At least three years of law enforcement, security or military experience.
• Ability to safely lift, carry, push and/or pull up to 50 pounds on occasion.
• Basic computer skills including being able to document incidents and send e-messages.
• Comfortable working with individuals struggling with mental health and substance use with kindness and compassion.
• Ability to speak Spanish desired but not required.
• Able to work days, evenings, weekends, holidays and different shifts.
• Must successfully complete background investigations and required trainings.
• Must already be authorized to work in the US; sponsorships not available.

Desired attributes

• Is adaptable to change in the workplace and uses change as an opportunity for innovation and creativity.
• Takes ownership of problems, has ability to brainstorm different problem resolution paths, uses sound judgment in selecting solutions to problems, and demonstrates consistent follow through.
• Has job knowledge and skills to perform the fundamental job functions and is able and willing to assume greater responsibility over time regarding the scope of work.
• Has the ability to inspire and model collaborative teamwork.
• Demonstrates an understanding of customer service regarding accommodation, politeness, helpfulness, trust building, appropriate boundaries, and flexibility.
• Ability to demonstrate human kindness in all interactions.

Responsibilities

• Greet clients, visitors, and staff in a respectful and professional manner when they interact with them anywhere on our campus and ask if they need assistance; if so, assist as needed;
• Ensure the security, safety and well-being of all personnel, visitors and the premises;
• Secure premises and personnel by patrolling internal and external property on a regular basis and monitor surveillance equipment; inspect buildings, equipment and access points;
• Address loitering or disruptive behavior calmly and respectfully, with a focus on de-escalation and professionalism.
• Support a clean, safe, and welcoming environment by identifying and addressing or reporting maintenance or cleanliness concerns.
• Complete accurate and timely reports by recording observations, accurate information, occurrences.
• Coordinate and engage in emergency response as needed, maintaining a calm and professional demeanor;
• Maintain a calm and professional demeanor in stressful or emergency situations;
• Adhere to all agency policies and procedures, including respect for privacy and confidentiality under HIPAA.
• Secure all exits, doors and windows after business hours of operation;
• Agree to occasional intermittent work on unscheduled work days for agency events; and
• Perform other job related duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Assist with facility safety management.
• Transport food daily between facilities (Residential to Withdraw Management)

Physical Requirements

• Frequently moves within and around facilities for prolonged periods
• Occasionally remains stationary for prolonged periods
• Frequently drives for prolonged periods
• Occasionally moves items up to 50 pounds
• Frequently works in stressful and/or emergent situations
• Frequently uses electronic equipment such as cellular phone, computer, copier
• Occasionally exposed to communicable diseases and bodily fluids
• Occasional potential for physical interactions with individuals who may be physically or verbally aggressive
• Requires occasional driving in adverse weather conditions