Security Officer II

Security Officer II

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The Security Officer II provides a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and staff. The role requires situational awareness, assessment, and interventional skills. The role often entails responding to escalated situations with a focus on de‑escalation to prevent injuries and preserve a healthy and safe environment. The Security Officer II works in collaboration with all clinical teams, specifically supporting the mental health programs to maintain a safe and therapeutic clinical environment.

Reports to Security Management or designee.

2nd Shift 1200 - 2030, Monday through Friday with occasional weekend or holiday.

• Ensures the security of buildings and property through regular patrols and reporting.
• Ensures patient safety by completing regular environmental assessment and periodic unit rounds.
• Promotes positive guest relations by assisting visitors.
• Investigates incidents that occur on health system property.
• Reports as a team member to all hospital behavior emergencies and responds quickly in a professional and therapeutic manner.
• Performs least restrictive verbal and physical de‑escalation techniques necessary.
• Generates reports and completes follow‑up on incidents as directed.
• Maintains and inspects alarms and safety equipment.
• Assists with evacuations in emergency situations requiring strength, stamina, and flexibility.
• Responsible for safe car transport of patients being admitted in coordination with mental health clinicians.
• Provides support to ensure a Safety Officer is present as needed for court proceedings.
• Assists with patient admissions in a timely, organized, and client‑centered fashion.
• Responsible for visitor management to include providing orientation, screening, and badges for entrance.
• Participates in debriefing of escalation events.
• Assists with patient transitions as needed.
• Works to establish a rapport with patients with the goal of de‑escalation in mind.
• Attends change‑of‑shift and unit‑level huddles as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• None required.

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• At least two years of security officer experience required.
• Minimum of one year of experience in a behavioral health setting, crisis intervention, de‑escalation, or hospital environment preferred.
• Military or Law Enforcement experience preferred.
• Demonstrated computer literacy, loss prevention techniques, and positive guest relations skills.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must meet the insurability policy requirements to drive a CHKD vehicle.
• Must be able to pass the CHKD driving test within 30 days of employment.
• CPR training required and/or must be obtained within 45 days of hire.
• CPI Crisis Prevention Training must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Must be able to successfully complete a post‑offer pre‑hire physical and Functional Capacity Screening and annually thereafter.

• Work is performed inside and outside the hospital in all weather. Position may require short bursts of running.

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• CHKDHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. If assistance is needed, please reach out to us at Talent Team.