What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety and Security Rep position at KVC Health Systems?
Safety and Security Representative
Sun.-Thurs.: 3pm-11pm
Work Wellbeing Score: 83 (Indeed)
This Role Matters More Than You Think
This is not a typical safety role. This is a front-line position where your presence directly shapes whether someone feels secure, supported, and seen during some of the most vulnerable moments of their life.
As a Safety and Security Representative, you are not just maintaining order—you are helping stabilize environments, de-escalate crises, and model what calm, respectful human interaction looks like under pressure. Your actions can change the trajectory of someone’s day, and sometimes much more than that.
Position Summary
Safety and Security Representatives support direct care teams by supervising patients and maintaining a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment. You will work with youth, engaging them in problem-solving, reinforcing positive behaviors, and assisting with daily needs.
This role requires sound judgment, emotional awareness, and the ability to act quickly and effectively in dynamic situations. When leadership is not present, you may step into a lead capacity based on operational needs.
What You Will Do
Supervise unit activity and monitor patient movement
Maintain a safe, clean, and organized environment
Support individualized treatment plans in coordination with clinical teams
Engage patients in positive interactions and structured activities
Provide crisis intervention and initiate emergency response when needed
Accurately complete documentation, reports, and required records
Observe and document patient behavior and interactions
Transport patients to appointments and visits as needed
Assist with daily living tasks such as meals and laundry
Participate in team meetings and required training
Use internal systems to manage scheduling, documentation, and updates
What You Bring
Minimum Requirements
High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution
Valid driver’s license and current auto insurance
At least one year of related experience or training
Intermediate computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, typing/keyboarding)
Preferred Experience
Background in behavioral health or a related field
Experience using trauma-informed and person-centered approaches
Experience supporting individuals in behavioral health crisis
Physical Requirements
This role is active and physically engaging. You should be prepared to:
Stand, walk, and remain alert for extended periods
Use hands and arms for handling, reaching, and assisting
Bend, kneel, crouch, or climb as needed
Lift up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 75 pounds occasionally
Maintain visual awareness (close, distance, peripheral, depth perception)
Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with disabilities.
Work Environment
Combination of indoor and occasional outdoor exposure
Moderate noise levels
Fast-paced, people-centered setting requiring adaptability and awareness
What Sets This Role Apart
You are part of a mission-driven team focused on safety, dignity, and growth
You will be trusted with real responsibility from day one
Your ability to stay calm and act decisively will have immediate impact
You will help create an environment where healing and stability are possible
Our Expectations
Every team member is expected to embody core values:
Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Open and Honest Communication, Teamwork, and Continuous Growth.
You are a role model. That means showing empathy, staying solution-focused, and recognizing the strengths in every individual you encounter.
If you are looking for a role where your presence matters, your judgment is trusted, and your work has visible impact every single day, this is that opportunity.
Salary : $22 - $27