Hospital Security Officer

Benefits:

• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Planwww.copera.orgplus 401(k) and 457 plans
• Medical and dental health plans
• Employer supplemented Health Savings Account
• Paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
• BenefitHubstate employee discount program
• Employee Wellness program MotivateMe
• Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more

Minimum qualifications:

• High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
• Current and valid Colorado driver's license
• Must be 21 years of age or older

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience working with adjudicated and/or detained within a secure residential facility and/or a behavioral health setting
• Experience utilizing verbal de-escalation and motivational techniques

Responsibilities:

• Safety Support Services:

Respond to hospital staff requests for assistance. Performs supportive actions and approved physical intervention techniques, as necessary. Maintain safety and security throughout the hospital by responding to psychiatric emergencies and non-emergency situations. Exercise sound judgment and emotional control when evaluating possible risks while taking into consideration the physical and mental well-being of all patients and staff. Participate in defusing and debriefing all incidents. Actively uses effective communication skills, Verbal Defense Interventions (VDI) skills, and Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) skills when interacting with patients and staff positively and respectfully. Support patient transport needs when appropriate.

• Patrol and Observation/Rounding:

Provide Hospital Security and enforcement by patrol and observation designed to detect, prevent, and control security incidents at CMHHIFL. Investigate and document reports of criminal activity. Provide traffic surveillance and parking control. Maintain hospital safety via routine physical checks. Perform monthly safety inspections of clinical units. Identify security violations and safety hazards and take necessary actions to correct the problem (i.e. initiation of work orders, contact DFM personnel, reporting to appropriate person, etc.) Perform monthly fire drills and evaluate staff to ensure efficient training.

• Transports:

Transport/escort clients and staff to and from various locations on and off hospital grounds (i.e. Admissions, medical appointments, court, CMHIP, etc.) Perform entries into various security-sensitive areas (After-Hours Pharmacy, Central Medical Supply, Medical Records, Finance/Safe, etc.) with/without staff assistance.

• Police Liaisons:

Communicates with COLORADO BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION concerning criminal records and missing patient reports, and communicates with other police agencies, acting as a liaison between Fort Logan and police and sheriff departments around the metro area, the State, and the Nation.

Job description:

This position involves shift work and the schedule may vary based on the needs of the facility. This position exists to ensure a safe work environment through the application of and adherence to CMHHFL/CDHS policies, Joint Commission Standards, Life Safety Codes, and Colorado Revised Statutes. The position responds to crisis situations (i.e. physical or verbal assaults against persons or property, suicidal behavior) following hospital policies and procedures, and assists nursing and clinical staff to ensure a safe and therapeutic environment. This position assists with environmental safety checks and on-unit/campus transports to treatment programming and meals.

Facility description - Colorado Mental Health Hospital at Fort Logan

Colorado Mental Health Hospital at Fort Logan (CMHHFL) is one of two state hospitals serving our community. The vision of CMHHFL is to provide the highest quality mental health services to people with complex, serious, and persistent mental health illnesses within the resources available. Our mission is to support those individuals in achieving their recovery goals and reaching their full potential. CMHHFL provides inpatient treatment to adult patients, generally between the ages of 18-49.

About the Colorado Department of Human Services:

CDHS connects people with assistance, resources and support for living independently in our state at every stage of their lives. We serve Coloradans through bold and innovative health and human services. Colorado has a state-supervised and county-administered human services system. Under this system, county departments are the main provider of direct services to Colorado’s families, children and adults. Many of CDHS's programs, benefits and services — such as food and heating assistance and child welfare — are administered by county human services departments.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.77 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• No experience needed

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person