Employment Type : Full-Time
A PrairieCare Security Officer is responsible for the day-to-day activities of ensuring a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and staff. Security Officers work as a member of a unified team that provides a safe and secure environment by working collaboratively with all sites, departments, and agencies. This opportunity is eligible for a sign-on bonus! Job Duties: * * * * * * * Responsibilities: * * * * * * * PrairieCare is a physician-owned and operated psychiatric healthcare system experiencing rapid growth in the Twin Cities. With multiple sites across the Twin Cities, PrairieCare has quickly grown to become one of the State’s largest providers of mental health services to children, adolescents, and their families. PrairieCare does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, or age in admissions, treatment, or participation in its programs, services, and activities or employment. PrairieCare is an Affirmative Action Employer/Equal Opportunity Employer supporting Veterans, Disabled, and other protected individuals and is committed to a diverse workforce. Offers of employment from PrairieCare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background studies Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $18.00 per hour Benefits: Schedule: Supplemental Pay: COVID-19 considerations: Education: Experience: Work Location: Work Remotely: Work Location: One location
Responds to Emergency Codes
Assists with Emergency Code Drills
Uses security technology to control access and monitor the facility
Screens visitors, patients, and patient belongings
Conducts patrols and escorts visitors and staff
Investigates incidents and completes appropriate reports and documentation in a timely manner
Performs other various duties as assigned or requested
High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required. Associates or Bachelors in a safety or security related field preferred
Preferred knowledge of Joint Commission Environment of Care standards and quality of care
Great Customer Service Skills
Trustworthy and Honest
Ability to use sound judgment and decision-making skills in crisis situations and implementing emergency response procedures
Ability to maintain self-control in volatile or hostile situations
Ability to make effective decisions while in stressful situations and circumstances
Driven by our values and commitment to safety and quality care, PrairieCare will be joining every major health system in Minnesota with our plans to require a COVID-19 vaccine for all team members, or an approved exemption limited to medical or religious