Security Officer - DCHC at Douglas County Nebraska in Omaha, Nebraska

Job Description:

The Position
Incumbents work under the direction of the Chief Security Officer or designee providing maximum protection and safety for residents, patients, County staff, and the public while also securing the property and grounds of the Douglas County Health Center (DCHC).
Essential Functions

• Patrol and monitor DCHC campus and other assigned properties to prevent fire, theft, vandalism, and unauthorized intruders; identify potential safety hazards and security threats; and notify proper authority of any potential threats or risk exposure.


• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, supervisors, County employees, elected officials, attorneys, law enforcement, judges, other agencies, and the public.


• Comply with Civil Service policies and regulations, collective bargaining agreements, County policies, department policies, and laws to create a cooperative, safe, respectful and quality work environment.


• Provide assistance to residents/patients and the public and control situations avoiding unnecessary force.


• Respond to all emergency and medical codes/calls and crisis.


• Assist psychiatric patient admissions searching, restraining, and providing patients security until completion of a physical and mental assessment.


• Monitor alarm panels, conduct monthly checks of panic alarms and fire equipment, and participate in fire/disaster drills.


• Monitor parking areas, enforce parking regulations, and verify emergency vehicles have clear and unobstructed access to entrances.


• Maintain a professional approach when interacting with residents/patients, campus staff, and visitors demonstrating a positive public image.


• Investigate and document illegal activity or accidents.


• Create backup files of illegal activity captured on security camera footage.


• Maintain records and prepare incident reports (e.g. motor vehicle database, logbooks, resident records, resident pictorial database) and other documents.


• Periodically review the Patient Rights Manual remaining current on changes.


• Operate a motor vehicle safely when required to travel on County business.


• Report to work at assigned location with regular, consistent attendance.


• Perform other duties as directed and assigned.

Education and Work Experience and Other Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.


• Two (2) years of experience in law enforcement or security involving public contact required.


• Completion of training in Psychiatric/Behavioral/Emergency (Code 55), Pressure Point Control Tactics (PPCT) and Crisis Prevention (CPI) within the first six (6) months of employment and retrain each year required.


• Experience in mental health care facilities preferred.


• Experience using Microsoft Office software preferred.


• Valid driver's license at the time of hire and throughout employment required.


• Completion of a pre-employment criminal records check, post-offer drug screen and physical assessment required.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


• Work typically performed indoors in an office setting and on campus grounds. When outdoors, there is full exposure to the elements and construction hazards. Incumbents may be exposed to biohazards, electric and/or mechanical hazards and potential injury from combative/abusive patients. Noise level is usually moderate. Work hours are assigned specific shifts; however, schedule may vary (e.g. days, evenings, weekends, holidays, extra shifts, emergency call-in). Work may be stressful when managing changing and multiple priorities, dealing with competing needs and/or time constraints, and uncooperative or irate individuals.


• Work requires some physical activity including extended periods of sitting and standing, frequent walking, and occasional balancing, kneeling, bending, and reaching. Work also requires the ability to frequently lift and/or carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds.


• Required sensory abilities include vision, hearing and touch. Visual abilities, correctable to normal ranges, include close, distance and color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Communication abilities include the ability to talk and hear within normal ranges. Incumbent must possess the hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate computers and other equipment.

Douglas County is an EOE - Disability/Veterans


Douglas County offers a comprehensive benefit package including:

• Insurance including health, dental, vision, and life


• Pension


• Sick Leave


• Vacation Leave


• 13 Holidays


• Flex Spending Accounts


• Deferred Income plans (457 plan)


• EAP


• Health Savings Accounts

01

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• High school diploma/GED
• 1 year of college
• 2 years of college
• 3 or more years of college
• Bachelor's Degree

02

How many years of experience in law enforcement or security involving public contact do you have?

• Less than two years
• Two years
• Three years
• Four years
• Five years
• Six or more years

03

You must complete training in Psychiatric/Behavioral/Emergency (Code 55), Pressure Point Control Tactics (PPCT) and Crisis Prevention (CPI) within the first six (6) months of employment and retrain each year as required. Do you agree to these conditions of employment?

• Yes
• No

04

You must possess and maintain a valid driver's license at the time of hire and throughout employment. Do you understand this condition of employment?

• Yes
• No

05

Select your proficiency level with Microsoft Office software.

• No proficiency
• Beginner level
• Intermediate level
• Advanced level

06

Describe your experience working in a mental health care facility.

07

Are you able to successfully perform the Essential Functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation?

• Yes
• No

08

Are you able to meet the Physical Requirements and Working Conditions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation?

• Yes
• No

09

If you answer yes to claiming Veteran's Preference, you must attach to your application, before submission, a copy of your DD214 including page 4 identifying your character of service (and IF disabled, verification of disability from the VA), OR if you are a spouse of a 100% disabled veteran, you must attach a copy of your spouse's DD214, showing character of service, a copy of the veteran's disability verification from the Department of Veteran's Affairs demonstrating a 100% permanent disability rating, and proof of marriage to the veteran; OR if you are a spouse of an active service member, you must attach a copy of your spouse's active service orders and proof of marriage to the active service member. I understand this requirement that documents must be attached.

• Yes
• No
• I am not claiming Veteran's Preference

10

This position requires the ability to deal effectively with individuals from a wide range of social and economic backgrounds and diverse cultures and ethnicity including individuals who may be maladjusted, emotionally or mentally disturbed, hostile, and physically and verbally abusive. Is this acceptable to you?

• Yes
• No

11

The Douglas County Health Center operates 24 hours per day, seven days per week, 365 days per year. Do you have the ability to conform to a work schedule which may include overnights, weekends, holidays, varied shifts and work hours, overtime, and emergency call-ins?

• Yes
• No

12

The pay range salary for this position is $19.18 to $25.95 per hour. Is this acceptable to you?

• Yes
• No

13

If referred by a current Douglas County Health Center employee, please list their name.

Required Question


Employer Douglas County (NE)

Address 1819 Farnam Street, Suite 505

Omaha, Nebraska, 68183

Phone 402-444-6188


Website http://hr.douglascounty-ne.gov/employment Apply Now