Wellpath

Custody Officer

Job Post Information* : Posted Date 19 hours ago(11/20/2024 8:20 AM)
Requisition
24-170186
Location
SC, Columbia
Facility
SC Columbia Reg Care Ctr
Type
Full-Time
Shift
Day 8 hour
Recruiter : Full Name: First Last
Stephanie Wimberly
Recruiter : Email
SWimberly@recoverysolutions.us



Compensation Range

$14 - $15.5 / hour



You Matter

• Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved
• Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture
• Excellent career growth opportunities


Join us and find a career that supports:
• Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients
• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
• Autonomy in a warm team environment
• Growth and training

 

Perks and Benefits
In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including:
• DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it!
• Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
• Company paid life insurance
• Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans

 

*Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service. 



Why Us

Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved.

If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to “Always Do The Right Thing!”, and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time.

 

Wellpath sees hundreds of thousands of unique individuals in their facilities month over month and a very large percent of those individuals receive direct clinical care, which includes lives saved by Narcan. 

 

We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, and have best in class clinical resources for training, education, and point of care support.



How you make a difference

As a Custody Officer, your main responsibility is to ensure security within and around the facility, maintaining order and safety for both staff and inmates. You will be responsible for performing routine patrols, conducting searches, and responding to any disturbances or emergencies that may arise. Additionally, you will need to maintain detailed records of your activities, including any incidents or observations, to ensure compliance with established protocols and regulations. 



Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain security of assigned post, monitoring and intervening to prevent escapes and control disruptive or violent behavior of patients. 
  • Monitor and control all communication and surveillance systems, including fire alarms, electronic locks, CCTV, and two-way radios, while observing and identifying potential security breaches. 
  • Respond to emergency calls and assist clinical staff with aggression control techniques, as well as conducting searches for contraband and unauthorized items in patient areas. 
  • Monitor all individuals entering and exiting the facility, verifying identification, and conducting searches of personal belongings and vehicles. 
  • Continuously monitor and inspect the facility environment for escape risks and hazardous conditions, while controlling and monitoring all vehicular traffic and enforcing established rules and regulations. 



Qualifications & Requirements

Education

  • Must have a High School Diploma or Equivalent as defined by the state certification/licensing authority.

Experience

  • Must meet minimum age requirements as defined by the state certification/licensing authority.  Be a citizen of the United States notwithstanding any laws of the State to the contrary.  Not have been convicted of any felony or of a misdemeanor involving crime of moral turpitude, such as perjury or a false statement, notwithstanding suspension of sentence or withholding of adjudication. Not have received a dishonorable or undesirable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States.  Have his/her processed fingerprints on file with the employment agency.  Have passed a physical examination by a licensed physician based on specifications established by the state certification/licensing authority or facility as required.  Have a good moral character as determined by a background investigation under procedures established by the state licensing authority, as applicable.  Have completed the basic recruit-training course(s) or its equivalent as established by the state certification/licensing authority.  Will comply with facility specific requirements as applicable.

Licenses/Certifications

  • Must possess a valid state driver’s license, if operating a company vehicle is necessary.



We are an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

 

We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.

 

 

 

Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume.  Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description.

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