Heritage Behavioral Health Center is expanding it's safety team, and looking for individuals with prior experience in a security or safety role. These positions are responsible for providing safety and security in our Main Street, Decatur, Illinois, facility. Specific responsibilities will include:
- Completion of rounds to secure interior spaces of the building;
- Monitoring of sensitive areas during times of high volume traffic;
- Enforcement of smoking areas on the exterior of the building;
- Assistance to emergency personnel as needed;
- First responder to internal emergency codes;
- Continuous monitoring of all floors for safety or security concerns;
- Proper communication and collaboration amongst fellow safety team members and Heritage staff.
These full-time positions will work 35-40 hours each week, which may include afternoons, nights, and weekends.
Education and Experience Required
- A high school diploma/equivalency documentation is required.
- Applicants with prior security and/or safety experience are preferred.
- Additional experience working with the mentally ill or substance using populations, using trauma informed methodologies, is highly recommended.
- An individual with the ability to be firm, yet compassionate, is essential in this work environment.
- A valid drivers' license, reliable means of transportation, and proof of automobile insurance is required of all Heritage staff.
Heritage offers the following with this position:
- Wellness Days: One day off PAID every two weeks - 26 days per year.
- Generous 1st year time off benefits - vacation (5 days), sick (12 days), and personal leave (4 days).
- Paid holidays: 9 days in 2024.
- Health Club/Fitness Reimbursement.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Agency-provided life insurance and short-term disability policies.
- Retirement plan (403(b)).
- Optional insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, flex spending (both dependent and medical), and additional life insurance (health insurance benefit includes substantial agency contribution towards the cost).
- Direct deposit of payroll check.