Security Guard (Night Shift) - Addiction Recovery

Summit BHC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit BHC is seeking a Security Guard to protect the Wooded Glen Recovery Center facility, staff, and visitors. The role includes monitoring entrances, patrolling grounds, logging activities, and coordinating with emergency responders as needed.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or GED and 2+ years of security experience, with a valid driver's license and CPR/de-escalation training preferred. Training for required certifications may be offered by the facility.

Qualifications

• Two or more years' experience in security, corrections or military preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Assists, directs and monitors all persons entering and leaving the facility property.
• Keeps accurate logbooks as required and monitors lobby area with frequent facility sweeps.
• Inspects identification of entrants and ensures only authorized staff are admitted.
• Directs emergency personnel and manages traffic flow during emergencies such as drills.
• Reports suspicious behavior to leadership and maintains security at exits to prevent theft.

Skills

Security experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

**About the Job:**PURPOSE STATEMENT: The Security Guard is responsible for the overall security of the clients, employees, and facility grounds, routinely monitoring all persons and/or vehicles entering or leaving facility property. Primary duties include patrolling buildings and grounds of the hospital to prevent fires, theft, vandalism, and harm caused by others.**Roles and Responsibilities:****ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:*** Assists, directs and monitors all persons entering and leaving the facility property.* Keeps accurate logbooks, as required.* Monitors lobby area and does frequent sweeps of the entire facility. Inspects identification of persons prior to entering restricted areas. Ensures only authorized staff are admitted onto hospital premises.* Directs emergency personnel arriving on facility property and maintains flow of traffic during emergencies, such as fire drills.* Communicates incoming admissions, visits and deliveries to appropriate staff.* Monitors parking area to detect any irregularities and to ensure that no loitering or misconduct takes place.* Observes activity at a particular post. Reports any suspicious behavior to the CEO, supervisor or a member of leadership.* Inspects doors, windows, and locks to determine level of security.* Responds to emergency calls for assistance to control disorderly conduct.* Maintains a lookout at exits to guard against theft. Inspects outgoing parcels as necessary to prevent theft of facility property.* Reports malfunctions of equipment that may impact the security and wellbeing of the facility. **EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:*** High School Diploma or GED required, OR equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.* Two or more years' experience in security, corrections or military preferred. **LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:*** Valid and in good standing state driver's license required.* CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification may be required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).* First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements. Why Wooded Glen Recovery Center?Wooded Glen Recovery Center offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Qualified candidates should apply by submitting a resume. Wooded Glen Recovery Center is an EOE.Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply. Summit BHC is dedicated to serving Veterans with specialized programming at our treatment centers across the country. We recognize and value the unique strengths of the military community in supporting our mission to serve those who have served.