Security Guard (Locked Facility) Part Time

Sylmar Health and Rehabilitation Center is a locked psychiatric facility. We are currently seeking a Security Guard for our residential mental health treatment program for men and women. Pay starting at $22/hr. (FT/PT)

Full Time 3-11pm

Part Time 3-11pm

Job Summary: Providing high level of customer service by ensuring there is a safe and therapeutic environment for all residents, staff, and visitors. Our Security Guard shall monitor, supervise, and engage with residents through direct and indirect interactions.

Responsibilities:

• Maintains supervision over the general milieu within the units to ensure quality resident care. Ensure the safety of residents and staff on the units

• Maintaining a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment which fosters growth rehabilitation and facilitates the development of self help skills among individuals

• Observe, monitor and report any suspicious behaviors, issues, and or safety threats

• Making presence known and maximized in areas where abundance of residents reside

• Monitor hallways during and after program hours.

• Develop rapport with clients and provide a safe environment for them

• Communicate with treatment teams regarding clients’ progress and concerns

• Provide assistance for clients who need support

• Inspect the facility for safety and maintenance

• Providing Life Skills Support / Crisis Management and De-escalation to identified residents

• Work with residents who are awake after hours to assess needs and help facilitate requests or conflicts that may occur to keep premises stable and calm

• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications:

• Must have CA issued Security Guard Card.

• Experience working with mental health population (preferred)

• High School Diploma or its equivalent

• Strong verbal and written communication skills and strong organizational skills.

Schedule:

• Full Time and Part Time Available

• 3p-11p

• 8hr shift

• Weekends