Security Guard - Per Diem

Job description

Overview
Per Diem Security Guard - Geisinger Behavioral Health Danville
Join our team and play a vital role in maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for patients, staff, and visitors. As a Per Diem Security Guard , you will monitor facility access, conduct routine security rounds, maintain accurate activity logs, assist during emergencies, and help ensure a secure campus environment. This position requires excellent communication skills, professionalism, strong observational abilities, and a commitment to providing exceptional customer service in a behavioral health setting. Flexible per diem scheduling offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while supporting the safety and well-being of those we serve.
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Assist, direct and monitor all persons entering and leaving the facility property.
• Keep accurate log books, as required.
• Direct emergency personnel arriving on facility property and maintain flow of traffic during emergencies, such as fire drills.
• Communicate incoming admissions, visits and deliveries to appropriate staff.
• Monitor parking area to ensure that no loitering or misconduct takes place, monitor lobby area and do frequent sweeps of the entire facility.
• Interact with staff and patients in a professional manner at all times.
• Report any suspicious behavior to the CEO, supervisor or a member of leadership.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Two or more years’ experience in security, corrections or military.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:
• Valid state driver's license.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

ADDITIONAL REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS:
While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.
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