Reading specialist Jobs in Overland Park, KS

$20 - $27 per hours depending upon qualifications

POSITION SUMMARY

The Security Specialist position focuses on the safety and security of Beacon Mental Health in collaboration with Clinical teams, Facilities, and Law Enforcement / First Responder agencies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following :

• Responds to emergencies and codes inside and outside Beacon Mental Health facilities.
• Assists with all 911 calls, notifying appropriate Beacon personnel of emergency status, and communicating with Law Enforcement / First Responder agencies as appropriate.
• Collaborates with the other Crisis team members, CBHL team, Facility team, and code team staff to ensure all staff, clients, and visitors are safe during crisis incidents.
• Patrols building and surrounding property throughout shift, monitors surveillance equipment, and along with crisis or facility staff investigates security breaches, incidents, and other alarming behavior.
• Completes reports by recording observations, information, occurrences, and surveillance activities, reviewing with supervisor and Safety Committee.
• Participates in Crisis and code team meetings, Safety Committee, in-service trainings, and workshops, etc. for the purpose of conveying and / or gathering information required to perform job functions and promote agency safety.
• Assists with the development and implementation of safety plans for various locations and special events.
• Assists staff in efforts to meet customer needs by directing and controlling traffic flow / parking and providing directions
• Provides assistance as requested to staff, visitors, and clients including vehicle and safety escorts.
• Maintains the organization's stability and reputation by complying with legal and accreditation requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)

Certifications / Licenses

Qualifying experience includes : Providing safety or security compliance, incident reporting, accreditation compliance, and / or emergency management.

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