MENTAL HEALTH SECURITY SPECIALIST OPS - 60955508

State of Florida
Any Location, FL
Category Security
Job Description
The Mental Health Security Specialist OPS position serves as the mental health security specialist within the Safety and Operations Division. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative team player who works seamlessly across all sections within the program office, requiring the use of independent judgment, a proactive approach to responsibilities, and exceptional attention to detail.

Requirements

  • Patrol grounds by foot or by vehicle for the protection and security of buildings, equipment, living areas, and fenced-in areas;
  • Inspect for hazards, contraband, unauthorized persons, and eloping residents;
  • Conduct searches to find and retrieve missing and eloped residents;
  • Respond to calls for assistance or for emergencies relating to resident disturbances, CSU admissions, medical emergencies, fires and other types of disaster situations;
  • Operate the Welcome Center;
  • Log in visitors and staff;
  • Issue parking passes/decals and maintain appropriate records;
  • Patrol for traffic and parking violations;
  • Conduct hospital-wide fire drills;
  • Inspect fire extinguishers, fire alarms and warning devices;
  • Participate in disaster preparedness drills;
  • Serve as Centrex Operator;
  • Answer incoming local and long-distance telephone calls;
  • Make proper connections to persons or offices via an on-line employee directory lookup;
  • Place local and long-distance telephone calls for both staff and the people served;
  • Maintain records of calls placed for the purpose of verification of billing;
  • Provide escort of residents to and from institution terminals and other hospitals and mental health facilities;
  • Assist Transportation with medical runs as needed;
  • Participate as a designee in meetings, special projects, or special functions as appointed;
  • Provide feedback to the Shift Supervisor or Mental Health Security Chief as needed;
  • Conducts training on Application of Restraints once a month;
  • Conducts training for Two-Way Radio Utilization once a month;
  • Perform other duties as assigned;

Benefits

  • Paid time off
  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
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