Walden Behavioral Care is one of the only rapidly-growing, leading national specialty healthcare systems dedicated to serving all genders and offering the full continuum of care for people with all types of eating disorders. We currently have 14-locations on the East Coast in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Georgia. Over the past 15 years, utilizing our state-of-the art evidence based, personalized approach to care, we have helped over 20,000 people on their road to recovery. Headquartered in Massachusetts we have over 450 employees who are dedicated to helping people with eating disorders get the help they need and deserve. Learn more at www.waldenbehavioralcare.com or www.waldeneatingdisorders.com .

At Walden we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace, where we celebrate our employees, our patients and the communities we work with. In recruiting for our team we welcome the unique contributions only you can bring in terms of your education, culture, opinions, experience and background. Join us and find out how you can make a difference today.

Security Technician PT Hybrid Schedule - Dedham, MA

• Patrol assigned areas
• Assist with daily mail and package delivery/distribution
• Provide assistance to patients, visitors, and colleagues
• Assist with various unit responsibilities (unit searches, safety secure patients, monitor visiting hours, etc.)
• Check for unsafe conditions, hazards, unlocked doors, security violations, blocked ingress/egress and unauthorized persons
• Perform monthly preventative maintenance and required equipment checks

• Elevator phones
• Outside emergency phones
• Door alarms and panel
• Building alarms

• Respond to all codes and alarms
• Monitor, reply, and address basis work order request during their respective shifts
• Coordinate with local police, fire and emergency personnel
• Respond to medical emergency calls including slips and falls in the facility or on the grounds
• Perform scheduled and random checks of designated areas throughout the facility to check for any security breaches
• Utilize the company’s visitor policies to issue visitor passes and make sure that each visitor is accompanied by an employee before visiting the facility
• Assist the maintenance staff in securing the area during a maintenance emergency
• Collaborate with other members designated by Walden to ensure that the facility is safe at all times
• Maintain professional and effective relationship with the local police and fire departments

Education:

• High school diploma/GED required

Experience:

• 2+ years’ experience in the security field, or a certificate indicating completion of a security course

Knowledge

• Must possess strong group communication skills
• Proven history of working well in stressful situations

Required competencies:

• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Attention to detail and ability to prioritize independently
• Ability to multi-task in a changing and fast paced mental health environment
• Ability to work in a highly collaborate, team environment
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.

Supervision Received:

• Reports to Director of Facilities and Plant Operations or designee

Environmental Conditions:

• Interaction with individuals with mental illness.
• General medical office environment.

• Physical agility to manage patients. Push, pull and lift 10 to 75 pounds. Intermittent sitting, standing, walking, bending and stooping.