Security Guard - Weekend Nights PRN

Acadia Healthcare Company; Tennessee; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join Ascension Saint Thomas Behavioral Health Hospital as a PRN Weekend Security Guard in Nashville, Tennessee. You will monitor facility entry points, assist in emergency situations, and ensure safety for all. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and have prior experience in security or related fields.

Qualifications

• Two or more years' experience in security, corrections, or military.
• Valid state driver's license.
• First aid may be required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor all persons and/or vehicles entering or leaving facility.
• Direct emergency personnel and maintain flow of traffic during emergencies.
• Interact with staff and patients in a professional manner.

Skills

Observation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

CPR certification

De-escalation/restraint training

Job description

Join Ascension Saint Thomas Behavioral Health Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee, a leading provider of behavioral health services. We are actively seeking a PRN Weekend Security Guardto enhance our team of dedicated professionals. Renowned for offering a comprehensive continuum of care for adults and seniors, Ascension Saint Thomas strives to deliver empathetic, individualized treatment solutions. If you are passionate about contributing to a top-tier behavioral health facility and making a difference in the lives of those experiencing mental health challenges, we welcome you to apply.

*PRN Weekend Night-Shift Saturday & Sunday Position Only*

• 11pm-7:30am

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Responsible for monitoring all persons and/or vehicles entering or leaving facility property.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist, direct and monitor all persons entering and leaving the facility property.
• Keep accurate log books, as required.
• Direct emergency personnel arriving on facility property and maintain flow of traffic during emergencies, such as fire drills.
• Communicate incoming admissions, visits and deliveries to appropriate staff.
• Monitor parking area to ensure that no loitering or misconduct takes place, monitor lobby area and do frequent sweeps of the entire facility.
• Interact with staff and patients in a professional manner at all times.
• Report any suspicious behavior to the CEO, supervisor or a member of leadership.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Two or more years’ experience in security, corrections or military.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Valid state driver's license.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

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