Lead Security Officer

Great Benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision
403(b) with employer match
Basic Life, Accident, Short term disability, long term disability coverage

Work/Life Balance
Paid Holidays
Generous Paid Time Off
Flexible Leave Policies
Employee Fitness Room

Evening Shift: 3PM-11PM

Minimum Starting Rate: $21.28 Rate set based on experience plus applicable shift differential.

The Brattleboro Retreat is among the most respected psychiatric and addiction treatment hospitals in the northeast. We’re also a place where staff can make a lasting impact on their patients’ lives. People who are struggling with their mental health need compassionate Healthcare Workers now more than ever!

Job Summary: Assists the Manager of Security Services with the daily operations of the Department. Acts in the capacity of Department Head in his/her absence. Commensurate with position, provides supervision and direction to Security Officers on a daily basis. Patrols hospital buildings, grounds and parking lots to promote the security and safety of all patients, employees, visitors, and property. Responds to all codes. Manages traffic and parking of vehicles on grounds maintaining a safe and secure environment free of hazards and dangerous or illegal activities that could result in injury, damage or loss to persons or property. Receives direction and supervision from the Manager of Security Services and/or appropriate administrators.

Core Competencies

Supervises security staff while on duty.

Assists the Manager of Security Services with developing rules and regulations governing Security Department operations.

Supervises security operations of the admissions process.

Completes inventory and destruction of contraband.

Promotes a safe and secure environment for all clients, staff and visitors by monitoring the grounds and buildings. Locks and unlocks doors, turns lights on and off at scheduled times. Enforces parking regulations.

Responds to the Switchboard’s request for Shows of Support and will participate, as directed by clinical staff and will document such occurrences in the daily log as well as communicating, verbally and in writing, as appropriate, with Switchboard, Supervisor and relief at change of shift.

Responds either directly or indirectly to any perceived threat to Retreat employees, clients or visitors. When confronted with potentially dangerous situation notifies appropriate emergency responders and Facilities on Call Manager.

Patrols the grounds and hospital buildings to prevent fire. Checks fire sprinkler systems. Identifies safety hazards and unusual conditions, malfunctions of HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems.

Responds to fire related incidents including drills and all alarms as well as emergency calls. Directs emergency vehicles by reporting to the proper entrances.

Searches patient property for contraband. Escorts patients to and from units.

Confronts suspicious/unknown persons in unauthorized areas for questioning, redirecting them or calling police for assistance.

1. High school graduate or equivalent.
2. Two (2) years experience in related field or Two (2) years of technical training preferred.

3. Must have a valid driver’s license and a safe and clean driving record for the past three years.