Job Description

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Your dedication, our commitment

If you are a passionate, dedicated professional that wants to make a difference in our patients’ lives, then please consider the following open position:

Meridian Health Services is currently seeking a fee for service Security Officer for our River Bend Hospital located in Tippecanoe County, West Lafayette, Indiana. This position is responsible for providing a safe, secure environment at River Bend Hospital and to ensure that all persons are treated respectfully and fairly. This position will work between 24 hours per week 6a-6p Saturday and Sundays.

Security Officer Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor activity and flow of all consumers at the facility.
• Assist and maintain an orderly environment ensuring that all rules of River Bend Hospital are followed.
• Assist staff, as directed, in times of crisis.
• Assist in containing situations as directed by staff.
• Assist local police, etc. at facility as needed.
• Provide routine security rounds of facility.
• Provide a safe/secure environment for staff and consumers.
• Perform (or assist with) general clerical duties, such as filing, data entry, answering phones, etc.
• Perform basic facilities maintenance and grounds keeping.
• Assist with camera monitoring.
• Other duties as assigned.

We are seeking Security Officer candidates with the following qualities:

• Possession of valid permits relating to a security detail required.
• Minimum of one year of direct experience in the area of security/public policing required.
• CPI training required.
• Previous experience within a psychiatric hospital setting preferred.
• A valid driver's license with a driving record meeting Meridian's driving policy, reliable transportation, and proof of auto insurance required.
• A commitment to providing individual attention to help clients achieve mental, emotional and physical well-being

Drug screen, TB test, extensive background check, and fingerprinting are required of all Meridian employees. Meridian Health Services recommends that all individuals who join Meridian have a flu shot and Covid vaccination to further protect our staff and the patients we serve. We also adhere to Covid-related protocol including wearing masks, social distancing, and sanitizing.

Meridian Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V) and also participates in E-Verify.