Security Technician, Split Shift (Daphne)

 

Main characteristics

Location

Daphne, Alabama

Company

AltaPointe Health

Job summary

Overview:
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March 21, 2024 10AM-2PM 3030 Knollwood Dr, Mobile, Alabama 36693 (HR Office)

March 26, 2024 10AM-2PM 7400 Roper Lane, Daphne, Alabama 36526 (EastPointe Hospital)

EastPointe Hospital is a private, free-standing psychiatric hospital for adults located in Daphne, Ala. EastPointes clinical and medical professionals assess and evaluate adults in psychiatric crisis. Treatment focuses on stabilizing psychiatric symptoms and preventing psychiatric commitment. Adults admitted to EastPointe will have exhibited life-threatening, destructive or disabling behavior or symptoms. Each patient completes a psychiatric diagnostic evaluation and receives 24-hour clinical care for an estimated three-to-seven-day stay. The goal is for each patient to return to home or to the least restrictive level of care.

Responsibilities:
Security Technicians respond to crisis situations in the inpatient and residential settings, and implement proper Mindset interventions which may include the application of seclusion and restraints. Security technicians are responsible for the safety and security of all consumers, staff and visitors to the hospital or group homes. They conduct perimeter checks both inside and outside the facilities as well as provide visitor control. In addition they conduct searches as directed and monitor for contraband.

Essential Functions

Responds to crisis situations throughout facility and implements proper MindSet interventions

Demonstrates the ability to recognize the elements of a crisis state and knows how to deescalate or resolve the situation

Applies seclusion and restraint per AltaPointe Policy and Procedure

Conducts consumer and room searches for contraband items per AltaPointe Policy and Procedure

Conducts Environmental Rounds on a daily basis and documents accordingly

Provides monitoring and interaction with consumers

Prepares end of shift (EOS) report

Performs hand-off communication at shift change

Effectively collaborates with the treatment team members

Actively participates in Security team meetings for performance improvement purposes

Provides staff training to staff on crisis intervention as needed

Models appropriate behavior including but not limited to communication skills, grooming, manners, etc.

Effectively demonstrates the application of adult specific competencies

Routinely monitors cameras

Maintains a presence within building and on units

Inquires as to reason of visit when/if visitors appear to be hanging around

Conducts routine walk through of units, outside and parking lots

Effectively uses wands and walkie talkies along with charging them when not in use

Check out van and black bag, verify drivers license, check vehicle and charge cells

Provides backup support to front desk

Notifies management of issues that surface

Provides back up support during visitations

Provides security during legal proceedings

Assist with on boarding new employees

Seeks supervision and consultation as needed

Accepts and employs suggestions for improvement

Actively works to enhance skills

Treats consumers with care, dignity and compassion

Manages physically aggressive consumers in a manner which protects individual dignity, respect, and self-esteem

Respects consumers privacy and confidentiality

Is pleasant and cooperative with others

Assists consumers and visitors as needed

Personal values dont inhibit ability to relate and care for others

Is sensitive to the consumers needs, expectations, and individual differences

Is gentle and calm with consumers and families

Actively participates in Performance Improvement activities

Actively participates in AltaPointe committees as required

Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner

Follows AltaPointe policies and procedures

Attends appropriate in-services training and other workshops

Physical Requirements

Responsible for physical holds/restraints based upon direction of code leader

Frequent standing, walking and running

Frequent forward bending from the hips while kneeling to reach to the side

Frequent squat/lunge from a standing position

Strong grasp is needed to maintain constant contact with a consumer during a restraint procedure or with other hold techniques.

Maintaining back extension while in prone position (stomach toward floor) with ones own body weight on forearms, thighs, knees to feet. The position is maintained from 30 seconds to extended time up to 1 hour or longer. This physical demand is frequent by nature.

Ability to put ones own body weight on one knee and one elbow on the same side of ones body. The position can last from 15 seconds or longer. This physical demand is frequent by nature.

Ability to kneel and reach to same side of body with both hands on the floor. This position is maintained for 30 seconds or longer. This physical demand is frequent by nature.

This position requires a strong core

This position requires upper body strength like that required to do push-ups.

Have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist and horizontally.

Any of the above listed physical demands could take place inside or outside the facility.

Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED

And must be able to pass a physical agility test that includes running, push-ups, sit ups, etc. Details are available upon request.