Security Guard - Behavioral Health - Full Time

Indiana Regional Medical Center, Inc.; Ben Avon (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana Regional Medical Center, Inc. is seeking a Security Guard for the Behavioral Health unit. The role focuses on maintaining a safe environment through monitoring, patrolling, and organized reporting.

You will manage access, assist during interventions, and support staff with patient safety while upholding HIPAA standards. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, a PA driver’s license, and a preference for prior security experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Previous safety/security experience is preferred.
• Valid PA driver’s license is required.
• BLS certification or obtaining it within 1 month of hire is required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor behavioral health grounds and interior spaces to ensure a safe and secure environment.
• Perform regular security checks, patrols, and surveillance via security systems or physical rounds.
• Check all patient belongings before entrance and document thoroughly.
• Respond promptly to incidents, disturbances, or emergencies involving patients, staff, or visitors.
• Assist in de-escalating volatile situations using approved crisis intervention techniques.
• Monitor and control access to the facility, ensuring only authorized individuals enter secure areas.
• Maintain accurate and detailed incident reports, logs, and shift summaries.
• Collaborate with clinical staff to support patient safety needs during interventions or transfers.
• Escort patients, visitors, or personnel as necessary.
• Uphold confidentiality and HIPAA compliance at all times.
• Report hazards, security breaches, or maintenance issues promptly.
• Attend required safety and behavioral health training sessions, including CPI or equivalent.

Education

High school graduate or GED

PA driver’s license

BLS certification within 1 month of hire

Previous safety/security experience (preferred)

Job description

Security Guard - Behavioral Health - Full Time

Job Category: Patient Services

Requisition Number: SECUR002927

Locations

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Indiana, PA 15701, USA

Description

In this role you will be:

• Monitor behavioral health grounds and interior spaces to ensure a safe and secure environment.


• Perform regular security checks, patrols, and surveillance via security systems or physical rounds.


• Check all patient belongings before entrance and document thoroughly.


• Respond promptly to incidents, disturbances, or emergencies involving patients, staff, or visitors.


• Assist in de-escalating volatile situations using approved crisis intervention techniques.


• Monitor and control access to the facility, ensuring only authorized individuals enter secure areas.


• Maintain accurate and detailed incident reports, logs, and shift summaries.


• Collaborate with clinical staff to support patient safety needs during interventions or transfers.


• Escort patients, visitors, or personnel as necessary.


• Uphold confidentiality and HIPAA compliance at all times.


• Report hazards, security breaches, or maintenance issues promptly.


• Attend required safety and behavioral health training sessions, including CPI or equivalent.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• EDUCATION: High school graduate or GED equivalent


• EXPERIENCE: Previous safety/security experience preferred


• LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:
  
  
  
  • Valid PA driver’s license
  
  
  • BLS required or obtained within 1 month of hire
  
  
  
  

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