Security Officer - Behavioral Health - Nights

JPS Health Network; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

JPS Health Network in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Security Officer - Behavioral Health on the Night shift to partner with BH staff to maintain a safe, therapeutic environment for patients, visitors and employees at Trinity Springs Pavilion. The role requires rounds, responding to codes, crisis intervention support, and adherence to safety protocols.

The BH Security Officer I-IV reports to Behavioral Health BEHAVIORAL HEALTH BU and requires Non-violent Crisis Training, BH Security Training, CPR

Qualifications

• Certification in Non-violent Crisis Training must be obtained within 90 days of hire and maintained throughout employment.
• Completion of the Behavioral Health Security Training and a passing score (80%) on the examination within 30 days of hire.
• Current JPS-recognized CPR Certification and must be maintained throughout employment. May be obtained subsequent to hire.

Responsibilities

• Rounds interior assigned areas to ensure the safety of staff, patients, and visitors.
• Works with all behavioral health staff to provide a safe, therapeutic environment for patients, visitors, and employees.
• Responds to all departmental codes in the designated location.
• Assist the department during internal and external situations that may affect normal hospital operations.
• Demonstrates courteous and professional demeanor toward all persons when conducting business.
• Provides patient and/or family service recovery to increase satisfaction, as appropriate. Makes routine patient rounds to improve engagement.
• Supports staff through mentoring and acting as a resource for crisis interventions.

Skills

Non-violent Crisis Training

Behavioral Health Security Training

CPR Certification

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Security Officer - Behavioral Health - Nights

Who We Are
JPS Health Network is a $950 million, tax-supported healthcare system in North Texas. Licensed for 582 beds, the network features over 25 locations across Tarrant County, with John Peter Smith Hospital a Level I Trauma Center, Tarrant County's only psychiatric emergency center, and the largest hospital-based family medical residency program in the nation. The health network employs more than 7,200 people.

Acclaim Multispecialty Group is the medical practice group featuring over 300 providers serving JPS Health Network. Specialties range from primary care to general surgery and trauma. The Acclaim Multispecialty Group formed around a common set of incentives and expectations supporting the operational, financial, and clinical performance
outcomes of the network. Our goal is to provide high quality, compassionate clinical care for every patient, every time.

Why JPS?

We're more than a hospital. We're 7,200 of the most dedicated people you could ever meet. Our goal is to make sure the people of our community get the care they need and deserve. As community stewards, we abide by three Rules of the Road:

1. Own it.Everyone who wears the JPS badge contributes to our journey to excellence.
2. Seek joy.Every day, every shift, we celebrate our patients, smile, and emphasize positivity.
3. Don't be a jerk.Everyone is treated with courtesy and respect. Smiling, laughter, compassion - key components of our everyday experience at JPS.

When working here, you're surrounded by passion, diversity, and dedication. We look forward to meeting you!

Security Officer - Behavioral Health - Nights

Requisition Number

46351

Employment Type

Full Time

Division

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH BU

Compensation Type

Hourly

Job Category

Behavioral Health

5:45 PM - 6:15 AM

Location

Trinity Springs Pavilion for Psychiatric Services

Shift Worked

Night

Job Description

Job Summary

The BH Security Officer I-IV collaborates with all behavioral health staff to provide a safe environment for patients, visitors, and employees. This position is responsible for rounding interior assigned areas and assisting the department during internal and external situations that may affect normal hospital operations. BH Security Officer I responds to all departmental codes in designated locations.

Essential Job Functions & Accountabilities

• Rounds interior assigned areas to ensure the safety of staff, patients, and visitors. Communicates timely to departmental leadership when appropriate.
• Works with all behavioral health staff to provide a safe, therapeutic environment for patients, visitors, and employees.
• Responds to all departmental codes in the designated location.
• Assist the department during internal and external situations that may affect normal hospital operations.
• Demonstrates courteous and professional demeanor toward all persons when conducting business.
• Participates in environmental safety rounds, seeks to resolve situations at hand, and communicates any safety concerns to leadership.
• Provides patient and/or family service recovery to increase satisfaction, as appropriate. Makes routine patient rounds to improve engagement.
• Supports staff through mentoring and acting as a resource for crisis interventions.
• Job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and may be subject to change with or without notice. Staff are expected to perform other duties as assigned.
• Must be able to complete all job duties and functions of the role with or without assistive/adaptive devices, and/or reasonable accommodations.
• Work environments may differ based on job functions and location. Work is subject to schedule changes and/or variable work hours.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Certification in Non-violent Crisis Training must be obtained within 90 days of hire and maintained throughout employment.
• Completion of the Behavioral Health Security Training and a passing score (80%) on the examination within 30 days of hire.
• Current JPS-recognized CPR Certification and must be maintained throughout employment. May be obtained subsequent to hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent.

Location Address:
1500 S. Main Street
Fort Worth, Texas, 76104
United States