Security Officer - Wickenburg - Full-time

**This is where you change your story…** *At Meadows we understand that new directions to career advancing and improvement can be scary, but we are excited to offer you a possible new rewarding chapter with us! Come join us in transforming lives!* **Who are we?** *Meadows Behavioral Healthcare is a leader in the behavioral health industry. Meadows Behavioral Healthcare offer a range of specialized programs including residential, outpatient and virtual treatment. We provide care for drug and alcohol addiction, trauma, sexual addiction, behavioral health conditions, and co-occurring disorders. We offer state-of-the-art care including neurofeedback and other services. Our evidence-based approach is rooted in decades of clinical experience, with more than 45 years in the field. Our approach is different and success stories from our patients are the proof.* **Who are you?** *Are you compassionate, innovative and have a passion to make an impact? Are you looking to get your foot in the door with a company that will believe in your abilities and train you to advance? 80% of our current top-level executive staff are organic internal promotions from within.* *We might be a perfect fit for you!* **Position Summary:** Assist in providing a safe and secure environment for patients and staff. **Responsibilities** - Promotes patient safety through awareness of the environment of care and in all actions that involve patient care. Communicates patient safety issues quickly, clearly and effectively with other staff members. - Assists in the implementation of security protocols and campus safety. May attend the Nursing report sessions to become more familiar with patient community issues. - Makes rounds and inspections at a minimum of one time per hour to check and secure campus buildings, recreation, and other public areas. Makes visual checks “in-person” contact with direct patient care staff throughout work hours. Notifies supervisor of any conditions or incidents affecting staff and / or patient safety - Provides intervention and / or crowd control and direction on any situation of concern for the safety and welfare of patients, staff, visitors, and vendors. Is familiar with all emergency and Disaster Preparedness policies. - May assist in the investigation of criminal activities involving patients and assists administration with prosecution as appropriate. - Completes security logs and incidents report in a timely manner prior to leaving shift. **Education and Experience:** - High school diploma or general education diploma (GED) required - CPI, CPR / First Aid. - Valid State Drivers License. - Peace Officer or professional security experience and / or training preferred. *We are a Drug Free Company. All positions are designated as “Safety Sensitive” positions and in light of our company mission, the Company does not employ medical marijuana cardholders. Following an offer of employment, and prior to reporting to work, all applicants will be required to submit to and pass a substance abuse screen.* *The Meadows is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The Meadows provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and if you need reasonable accommodation during any time of the employment process please reach out*