Security Guard/BHA

Security Guard/BHA | Eagle View Behavioral Health | Bettendorf, Iowa About the

Job:

PURPOSE STATEMENT

The Security Guard is responsible for the overall security of the patients, 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 hospital property. Reports malfunctions of equipment that may impact the security and wellbeing of the facility.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma or equivalent required. 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.

WORK LOCATION

This position is onsite at the facility and is not a remote position.

SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS

This position is an Individual Contributor. Why Eagle View Behavioral Health?

Eagle View Behavioral Health offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Qualified candidates should apply by submitting a resume. Eagle View Behavioral Health 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.