Security Guard

State Of Wyoming

Job Location:

Evanston, IL - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 18 - 20

Posted on: 12 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Fulfill your passion for serving others and making a difference in your community while starting a state government career and enjoy great pay and benefits a team environment and rewarding work. This position provides a safe and secure working environment for patients employees and Wyoming State Hospital visitors.

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

Comprehensive health dental and vision insurance
Paid vacation sick leave FMLA and holidays
Retirement - Pension and 457(b) plans that help you build a secure future
Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities

and MUCH MORE!Click here for detailed information or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.

Respond to medical emergencies and security calls involving patients and staff. Situations may require the use of CPR and/or an AED.
Perform surveillance by patrolling and assist as needed by vehicle or on foot.
Conduct monthly and quarterly fire drills evaluateand document each areas performance during the drill and participate in briefings afterward to suggest ways to become more efficient and identify what may have been done incorrectly.
Maintain safety equipment
Transportation of staff and other individuals
Respond to patient behavior emergencies and assume a lead role for difficult aggressive or combative patient behaviors.
Assist local law enforcement with emergency detentions
Train staff in the use of mechanical restraints
Ensure staff and visitors obey stop signs and speed limits and it acts as a deterrent to would-be trespassers.
Respond to client behavior emergencies and assume a lead role for difficult aggressive or combative patient behaviors.
Fingerprint new employees
Conduct daily security checks on facility buildings and surrounding state property
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of security procedures
Ability to accurately write reports and document information.
State and local laws pertaining to trespassing
Skills in verbal and written communication.
Ability to respond appropriately in crisis situations and the skills to interact with local emergency response personnel.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & ExperienceSubstitution:

1-3 years of progressive work experience as a Security Guard with the acquired knowledge at the level of a Security Escort

Certificates Licenses Registrations:

None

Education:

Associates Degree (typically in Criminal Justice)

Experience:

0-1 year of progressive work experience as a Security Guard with the acquired knowledge at the level of a Security Escort

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Ability to stand for long periods.
Physical ability to lift twist bend pull and push up to 50 lbs.
Work in a variety of locations and conditions and on a variety of surfaces.
Ability to perform CPR Crisis Management and utilize proper practices in infection control and defensive driving.

NOTES:

FLSA: Non-Exempt
Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing will be conducted on safety-sensitive positions. Drug testing will be completed on any position if reasonable suspicion exists.
A background check including the taking of fingerprints will be completed through the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation the Department of Family Services and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for every successful applicant.
A current Influenza Vaccination is required.
We participate in E-verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 info to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.
The Wyoming Department of Health offers an excellent benefits package including medical/dental/vision insurance paid vacation and sick leave paid holidays a state retirement plan a deferred compensation program and longevity pay.

Supplemental Information

Clickhereto view the State of Wyoming Total Compensation Calculator.

Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

URL: State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.

Description and FunctionsOpen Until FilledGENERAL DESCRIPTION:Fulfill your passion for serving others and making a difference in your community while starting a state government career and enjoy great pay and benefits a team environment and rewarding work. This position provides a safe and secure wo...