Security Guard (DOH/NMBHI #12697)

New Mexico Department of Health; Las Vegas (NM); On-site; USD 35,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico Department of Health in Las Vegas, NM seeks personnel to manage security and safety for the New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute at Las Vegas (NMBHI) and related services. The role focuses on preventing contraband, securing facilities, and assisting staff with challenging situations.

No prior experience or training is required, but candidates should be able to obtain a Defensive Driving Certificate and a NM Driver's License.

Qualifications

• Experience in working with fire alarm systems.
• Experience in checking fire extinguishers.
• Experience with ten-codes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct searches of new admissions, clients, and visitors to prevent contraband from entering NMBHI.
• Check all buildings and ensure they are properly secured (windows closed, doors locked, lights off) during non-working hours.
• Assist staff with combative clients using CPI techniques and perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Fire alarm systems

Fire extinguishers

Ten-codes

Job description

Salary

$17.00 - $25.49 Hourly
$35,350 - $53,024 Annually

Posting Details

This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.

Why does the job exist?

Incumbent will have an obligation to manage its situations in such a way that it minimizes any possibilities of injury to clients, staff and other persons visiting the premises as well as provide security, loss control, and protection to the New Mexico Behavior Health Institute at Las Vegas (NMBHI), Community Based Services (CBS), and San Miguel/Mora Mental Health Services.

How does it get done?

• Conducting searches of new admissions, clients, and visitors to prevent contraband from entering NMBHI.
• Check all buildings and ensure they are properly secured (all windows closed, doors locked, and lights off during non-working hours) for NMBHI.
• Assist staff members with combative clients using CPI techniques and perform other related duties as assigned.

Who are the customers?

• Patients
• Residents
• Clients
• Staff

Ideal Candidate

• Experience in working with fire alarm systems;
• Experience in checking fire extinguishers;
• Experience with ten-codes.

Minimum Qualification

No Prior Experience Or Training Required.

Employment Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a valid NM Drivers License.
• Must obtain a Defensive Driving Certificate.

Working Conditions

This position will perform work in both indoor and outdoor settings with exposure to potential hazards that may include but are not limited to, dealing with trespassers, vandals, and/or unruly clients. This position may require extended periods of walking and standing. Effective 01/01/2015, the New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute became a 100% Tobacco Free/E-Cigarette Free Campus. As such, no tobacco, tobacco products or E-Cigarette products are permitted on any part of the campus.

Bargaining Unit Position

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.