Security Officer - DCHC

Douglas County Nebraska; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance including health, dental, &

Pension

Sick Leave

Vacation Leave 13 Holidays

Flex Spending Accounts

Deferred Income plans (457 plan)

EAP

Health Savings Accounts

Job summary

Douglas County Health Center in Omaha, Nebraska seeks a dedicated security officer to protect residents, patients, staff and visitors while safeguarding the campus and grounds. You’ll patrol facilities, monitor alarms, respond to codes, and help manage crises with professionalism and care.

Requirements include a high school diploma, two years in law enforcement or security with public contact, and completion of CPCT/CPI within six months.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of experience in law enforcement or security involving public contact.
• Completion of Psychiatric/Behavioral/Emergency (Code 55), PPCT and CPI within first six months and retrain annually.
• Valid driver's license at time of hire and throughout employment.
• Pre-employment criminal records check, post-offer drug screen and physical assessment.

Responsibilities

• Patrol and monitor DCHC campus and other properties to prevent fire, theft, vandalism and unauthorized intruders; identify hazards and notify authorities.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with clients, staff, officials, law enforcement and the public.
• Respond to emergency and medical codes and crises; assist psychiatric patient admissions and provide security until assessment is complete.
• Monitor alarm panels, conduct monthly checks of panic alarms and fire equipment, and participate in drills.
• Maintain incident reports and records; investigate illegal activity or accidents; operate a vehicle as needed.

Skills

Public contact

Patrol

Emergency response

Crisis management

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Position

Incumbents work under the direction of the Chief Security Officer or designee providing maximum protection and safety for residents, patients, County staff, and the public while also securing the property and grounds of the Douglas County Health Center (DCHC).

Essential Functions

Patrol and monitor DCHC campus and other assigned properties to prevent fire, theft, vandalism, and unauthorized intruders; identify potential safety hazards and security threats; and notify proper authority of any potential threats or risk exposure. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, supervisors, County employees, elected officials, attorneys, law enforcement, judges, other agencies, and the public. Comply with Civil Service policies and regulations, collective bargaining agreements, County policies, department policies, and laws to create a cooperative, safe, respectful and quality work environment. Provide assistance to residents/patients and the public and control situations avoiding unnecessary force. Respond to all emergency and medical codes/calls and crisis. Assist psychiatric patient admissions searching, restraining, and providing patients security until completion of a physical and mental assessment. Monitor alarm panels, conduct monthly checks of panic alarms and fire equipment, and participate in fire/disaster drills. Monitor parking areas, enforce parking regulations, and verify emergency vehicles have clear and unobstructed access to entrances. Maintain a professional approach when interacting with residents/patients, campus staff, and visitors demonstrating a positive public image. Investigate and document illegal activity or accidents. Create backup files of illegal activity captured on security camera footage. Maintain records and prepare incident reports (e.g. motor vehicle database, logbooks, resident records, resident pictorial database) and other documents. Periodically review the Patient Rights Manual remaining current on changes. Operate a motor vehicle safely when required to travel on County business. Report to work at assigned location with regular, consistent attendance. Perform other duties as directed and assigned.

Education and Work Experience and Other Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required. Two (2) years of experience in law enforcement or security involving public contact required. Completion of training in Psychiatric/Behavioral/Emergency (Code 55), Pressure Point Control Tactics (PPCT) and Crisis Prevention (CPI) within the first six (6) months of employment and retrain each year required. Experience in mental health care facilities preferred. Experience using Microsoft Office software preferred. Valid driver's license at the time of hire and throughout employment required. Completion of a pre-employment criminal records check, post-offer drug screen and physical assessment required.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work typically performed indoors in an office setting and on campus grounds. When outdoors, there is full exposure to the elements and construction hazards. Incumbents may be exposed to biohazards, electric and/or mechanical hazards and potential injury from combative/abusive patients. Noise level is usually moderate. Work hours are assigned specific shifts; however, schedule may vary (e.g. days, evenings, weekends, holidays, extra shifts, emergency call-in). Work may be stressful when managing changing and multiple priorities, dealing with competing needs and/or time constraints, and uncooperative or irate individuals. Work requires some physical activity including extended periods of sitting and standing, frequent walking, and occasional balancing, kneeling, bending, and reaching. Work also requires the ability to frequently lift and/or carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds. Required sensory abilities include vision, hearing and touch. Visual abilities, correctable to normal ranges, include close, distance and color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Communication abilities include the ability to talk and hear within normal ranges. Incumbent must possess the hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate computers and other equipment.

Douglas County is an EOE - Disability/Veterans

Benefit Package

• Insurance including health, dental, vision, and life
• Pension
• Sick Leave
• Vacation Leave 13 Holidays
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Deferred Income plans (457 plan)
• EAP
• Health Savings Accounts01

The pay range salary for this position is $19.87 to $26.88 per hour.

Employer Douglas County (NE)

Address 1819 Farnam Street, Suite 505

Omaha, Nebraska, 68183

Phone [phone]

Website http://hr.douglascounty-ne.gov/employment