Security Guard (Locked Facility)

Sylmar Health and Rehabilitation Center; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Sylmar Health and Rehabilitation Center in Los Angeles is seeking a Security Guard for our residential mental health program. The role focuses on maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment for residents, staff, and visitors while delivering high levels of customer service and de-escalation when needed.

Full-time shift 3pm–11pm (Tue–Sat) and part-time 3pm–11pm (Sat–Mon) are available. A CA Security Guard Card is required, with preference for experience in mental health settings.

Qualifications

• CA Security Guard Card is required.
• Experience working with mental health population is preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintains supervision over the general milieu to ensure resident and staff safety.
• Fosters a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment which promotes growth and self-help skills.
• Observe, monitor and report any suspicious behaviors or safety threats.
• Increase presence in areas with high resident density to maintain safety.
• Monitor hallways during and after program hours.
• Develop rapport with clients and provide a safe environment.
• Communicate with treatment teams regarding clients' progress and concerns.
• Provide assistance for clients who need support.
• Inspect the facility for safety and maintenance.
• Provide Life Skills Support and De-escalation to identified residents.
• Work with residents awake after hours to assess needs and facilitate requests or conflicts.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

CA Security Guard Card

Job description

Sylmar Health and Rehabilitation Center is a locked psychiatric facility. We are currently seeking a Security Guard for our residential mental health treatment program for men and women. Pay starting at $23.50/hr. (FT)

Full Time: 3pm to 11pm (Tuesday to Saturday)

Part Time: 3pm to 11pm (Saturday to Monday)

Job Summary: Providing high level of customer service by ensuring there is a safe and therapeutic environment for all residents, staff, and visitors. Our Security Guard shall monitor, supervise, and engage with residents through direct and indirect interactions.

Responsibilities

• Maintains supervision over the general milieu within the units to ensure quality resident care. Ensure the safety of residents and staff on the units
• Maintaining a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment which fosters growth rehabilitation and facilitates the development of self help skills among individuals
• Observe, monitor and report any suspicious behaviors, issues, and or safety threats
• Making presence known and maximized in areas where abundance of residents reside
• Monitor hallways during and after program hours.
• Develop rapport with clients and provide a safe environment for them
• Communicate with treatment teams regarding clients' progress and concerns
• Provide assistance for clients who need support
• Inspect the facility for safety and maintenance
• Providing Life Skills Support / Crisis Management and De-escalation to identified residents
• Work with residents who are awake after hours to assess needs and help facilitate requests or conflicts that may occur to keep premises stable and calm
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications

• Must have CA issued Security Guard Card.
• Experience working with mental health population (preferred)
• High School Diploma or its equivalent
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and strong organizational skills.

Schedule

• Full Time and Part Time Available
• 3p-11p
• Weekends