Location: New Canaan,CT, USA
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSetting the Standard for Exceptional Care For ninety years, Silver Hill Hospital has been at the forefront of psychiatry and leading the way in providing the best treatment for psychiatric illnesses and addiction. Our track record of success is based on a carefully executed team effort, one that uses an array of powerful tools, talent and knowledge to help people turn their lives around. Safety & Security Officer Responsibilities include: Maintains Security Log with all daily activity on premises and documents with written reports any incidents or unusual occurrences. Performs regular patrols of the campus grounds, buildings, and patient access areas to help prevent safety risks, theft, violence, rules infractions, fire, illegal activity, and illegal entry.Doors and windows are checked during routine patrols to ensure they are secure. If left unlocked they are secured and noted in the security log. Assists all patients, visitors, and employees by directing them to requested designations. Responds to fire alarm activations, escorts Fire Dept to the area of activation, resets alarm, documents activation in security log and a written fire report. Ability to operate the electronic security equipment and various alarms.Responds to all alerts to provide backup to clinical staff as needed.Transportation of patients and staff throughout the campus as needed. Enforces campus speed limit and parking policies.Delivery of packages and mail throughout the facilityQualifications: Valid Driver's LicenseHigh School Diploma or equivalentState of Connecticut Security Guard Card Minimum 3 years experience as a security officerMinimum 3 years of experience in a hospital