SECURITY GUARD

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and

401k plan with company match

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

Lakeside Behavioral Health System in Memphis, TN, seeks a Security and Transportation Technician to maintain safety across hospital buildings and grounds and to provide reliable patient transport, supporting patients, staff and visitors in a busy healthcare setting. Education: Bachelor’s in Psychology or related field preferred; or a high school diploma.

Experience: at least one year with psychiatric patients or security. Licensure: Valid Driver License.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or related field preferred or high school diploma.
• One year of experience with psychiatric patients and/or security preferred.
• Valid Driver License is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and security of hospital buildings and grounds for patients, employees, and guests.
• Provide safe, efficient transportation services to patients.
• Support hospital operations with professional conduct and crisis response as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Crisis management

Communication

Decision making

Vehicle operation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field

High school diploma

Tools

Automotive maintenance basics

Wheelchair lift operation

Job description

Responsibilities

Lakeside Behavioral Health System provides an excellent opportunity for those seeking to be part of a team-oriented and compassionate organization. Our staff tell us that our team is their number one reason for working at Lakeside and we offer competitive compensation, excellent comprehensive benefits, opportunities for advancement, tuition assistance, and paid time off.

Since 1969, Lakeside has been the premier provider of specialized behavioral health and addictive disease services in the Memphis and Mid-South region. The 365-bed facility is one of the largest free-standing psychiatric hospitals in the United States. We are located on a serene 37-acre campus in northeast Shelby County, serving as the setting for the treatment for children, adolescents, young adults, adults and seniors. Lakeside’s comprehensive programs treat disorders such as bipolar disorder, psychological trauma, depression and anxiety, mental illness and addictive disease disorders such as alcoholism, drug addiction and substance abuse.

Job Description

The Security and Transportation Technician ensures the safety and security of the hospital buildings and grounds, its patients, employees and guests. The Security and Transportation Technician also provides safe, efficient transportation services to patients of Lakeside Behavioral Health System.

This opportunity provides the following:

• UHS is a challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan for full-time and part-time positions
• 401k plan with company match for full-time and part-time positions
• Generous Paid Time Off

Qualifications

Job Requirements

Education: Bachelors Degree in Psychology or related field highly preferred; or high school diploma.

Experience: One-year experience working with a psychiatric patient population and or security preferred.

Licensure/Certification: Valid Driver License

Knowledge: Basic reading and writing ability; knowledge of typical safety and security procedures; sound judgment and decision-making skills; skills in crisis management or in implementing emergency response procedures; trustworthiness; basic customer service skills, and telephone etiquette. Familiarity with basic automotive maintenance; basic auto repair skills, such as ability to change flat tire, ability to check fluid levels and add fluids, ability to check tire inflation, etc.; ability to operate wheelchair lift.

Universal Health Services (UHS)

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in 2023. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physicians’ network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

Notice

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