Behavioral Health Patient Watch

We help make your world a safer place.Securitas is a global company that offers the most advanced and sustainable security solutions in the industry. We are located in 47 countries and have 355,000 employees worldwide and over 150,000 clients.Securitas plays an essential role for our clients and in society. The Security Officer position helps maintain a safe and secure environment for our clients by actively monitoring the premises, including patrolling a variety of locations. They preserve order while enforcing regulations and directives for a client site pertaining to personnel, visitors, and the area. Frequently our Security Officers will provide customer service and information to a client's employees and customers.Behavioral Patient Watch $24phJoin our team as a "Behavioral Patient Watch Officer" with Securitas, providing crucial support in a healthcare setting. Work in collaboration with Medical Center clinical staff to ensure the safety and security of patients under observation, particularly those requiring a heightened level of care.Continuous Monitoring: Provide uninterrupted observation of patients, ensuring a safe environment.Access Control: Regulate access to patient care areas, screening visitors and their belongings for potential hazards.Safety Assurance: Remove and limit access to objects that could be used for self-harm, especially during extended stays.Behavior Monitoring: Stay vigilant for concerning behaviors, especially during off-peak hours.Staff Protection: Offer protective services for clinical staff when patients pose a danger to themselves or others.Compliance: Adhere to Medical Center policies and procedures, notifying appropriate personnel of any changes or incidents.Communication & Coordination:Alert floor staff, the Securitas Account Manager, Hospital management, and Campus Police in situations involving patient behavior escalation, need for assistance, or patient location changes.Assist clinical staff with restraints if necessary, prioritizing patient safety and using physical force only as a last resort.Qualifications:Excellent observational skills and ability to respond calmly in stressful situations.Strong communication skills for effective collaboration with medical and security teams.Commitment to safety and ethical conduct, following all relevant policies and procedures.Requirements:1+ years of security experience required.1+ years of working in a fast paced healthcare setting required.Law enforcement or military experience preferred.High school diploma, GED, equivalent or above required.Must be 18 years or older.Ability to speak, read, and write fluent English.COVID 19 Vaccination and client mandated medical onboarding.Additional paid SafetyCare training is required upon hire - classes are held during office hours.Access to reliable transportation and communication.Benefits:Paid trainingMedicalDentalVisionEmployee DiscountsEOE/M/F/Vets/Disabilities#SCMARIAbout UsSecuritas employees come from all walks of life, bringing with them a variety of distinctive skills and perspectives. United through our common purpose, we provide the security needed to safeguard our clients' assets and people. Our core values - Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness - are represented by the three red dots in the Securitas logo. If you live by these values, we're looking for you to join the Securitas team.About the TeamOur Company Mission:Securitas' mission is to protect homes, workplaces, and communities by providing the security services they need to protect their assets, safeguard their people, and maintain their ability to generate profits.Our Values:Securitas' core values - Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness - are the foundation for our employees to build trust with customers, colleagues, and the surrounding community.Integrity:Securitas employees are honest and trusted by customers to safeguard their premises and valuables. We don't compromise on integrity and create an open forum for our employees and customers to voice opinions, report improprieties, and share information.Vigilance:Seeing, hearing, and evaluating. A Securitas employee is always attentive and often notices things that others don't. Their vigilance is necessary in order to be aware of potential risks or incidents that may take place on our customers' premises.Helpfulness:As part of an on-going effort to ensure safety, Securitas employees are always ready to help if an incident occurs that requires intervention regardless of whether or not it is directly related to their job.