WellStone is North Alabama's most comprehensive behavioral healthcare provider serving over 13,000 persons a year throughout Northern Alabama, with offices in Huntsville and Cullman. We are a non-profit community organization that offers a wide range of services for every phase of life, from children to older adults

The WellStone Emergency Services (WES) Security Officer will ensure safety of clients, visitors and staff during their shift by monitoring the campus on an hourly basis. Full time 3rd shift WES

What we're looking for:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1-2 years’ experience with population preferred
• Driver’s License valid in AL and good MVR
• Excellent Oral and Written Communication Skills
• Certified in (or ability to obtain) CPR, 1st Aide, and SAMA certifications

What you'll be doing:

• Adheres to the Center’s philosophy of care, professional ethics and other standards of policies and procedures.
• Makes rounds throughout the WES temporary and permanent campus facilities on a routine basis (every hour) to ensure security and protection of both staff, visitors and clients.
• Monitor parking lots and assisting individuals as needed for information and directions.
• Stopping and/or questioning unauthorized personnel to enforce the Center’s Policies and Procedures with an understanding that employment with the Center is in the capacity of security and safety.
• Responding to emergency situations and calling law enforcement as back up when needed or deemed necessary.
• Properly trained in Crisis Intervention Techniques, Client Rights, HIPAA Confidentiality, Infectious Control and other training requested by the Training Director.
• Understanding that primary therapists and other clinical staff may direct officers to a particular area to assist with an out-of-control, aggressive, agitated and/or manic client. It is understood that this assistance will be in a supportive capacity.
• The Officer will be expected to adhere to the clinically sound practices and defer to clinical staff regarding interventions used as to not infringe on the client’s rights as outlined by the Alabama State Department of Mental Health.
• The Officer understands that he/she may have to document incidents as required by the Executive Team in relationship to property damage, theft, altercations, and/or other miscellaneous incidents.
• Submit documentation of events/incidents to the Human Resource Department.
• Advise staff on proper safety protocols and procedures in regard to office safety, personal safety and safety when exiting the building.
• Other duties as assigned by the CEO or WES leadership team.
• Full time 3rd shift

What we offer:

• Competitive Medical, dental, and vision prices
• State Retirement through RSA plus an optional 457b/401a with a company match
• 9 paid holidays throughout the year
• Ability to continually accrue up to 15 days of PTO a year (unused rolls over)

We care for those impacted by behavioral health disorders, we are committed to one another through collaboration, and we are optimistic problem solvers who do what it takes to get the job done. We look forward to having you on the WellStone team.

Education

• High School or better

Behaviors

• Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
• Job Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe