Security Officer – Behavioral Health

at  Ascension

DETAILS

• Department: Behavioral Health / Security
• Schedule: Full Time, 36 hours weekly, 7am - 7pm, rotating shifts and weekends
• Hospital: Ascension Via Christi St Joseph
• Location: Wichita, KS

REQUIREMENTS

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Drivers License obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Law Enforcement preferred.
• Management of Aggressive Behavior credentialed from the Management of Aggressive Behavior Training International, Inc preferred.
• Security Professional preferred.
• Security Guard preferred.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Provide security services to ensure a safe environment for staff and visitors.

• Perform proactive monitoring of and timely responses to potential/actual security threats.
• Investigate, document and manage security incidents and hazards.
• Maintain knowledge/follow policies and procedures regarding alarms and emergency/disaster preparedness plans.
• May facilitate planned drills and simulations.
• Train and mentor staff on environment of care and emergency management processes and procedures.
• Provide information and assistance to staff and visitors to promote safety.
• Provide for traffic and parking enforcement within campus area and participates in foot and vehicle patrols
• Report potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel.
• For those security officers who are responsible for operating a vehicle, operate in a safe andresponsible manner to avoid accidents and traffic or parking violations.