Behavioral Health Security Officer

Overview

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United Security Inc. is one of the fastest growing security services companies in the USA. For over 31 years we work with clients from Boston to Miami and as far west as Iowa. The last 5 years our revenue has grown by 140%! As a result of our incredible success, we are looking for talent to continue accelerating our growth. We are looking for talent that will promote and adhere to the core values (People, Integrity, Development and Community) of United Security, Inc. The ideal candidate for a role at USI regularly exhibits support, commitment, good judgment, potential for growth, and goodwill.

If you appreciate having a team to support and challenge you to achieve your goals, come build your career at United Security!

Job Skills / Requirements

Pay: $30/hour

Schedule: 1st, 2nd, 3rd shift schedules are available

We are looking for Full-Time/Part-Time/Per Diem Officers

United Security is looking to hire Behavioral Health Security Officers to work under the supervision of medical professionals to help maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for behavioral health patients. They are responsible for observing patient behavior and applying de-escalation techniques to manage crisis situations safely.

Behavioral Health Security Officers work in high-stress environments that support children between the ages of 13 to 17 years old. This role requires significant patience, empathy and emotional resilience. Common work settings include inpatient psychiatric hospitals, residential addiction treatment centers, outpatient behavioral health facilities, and specialized care units. The role is physically and emotionally demanding, making a strong foundation in crisis management-such as CPI/MAB/MOAB training-critical for workplace safety.

Core Responsibilities

• De-escalation & Crisis Management: Utilize verbal and physical intervention techniques to safely de-escalate aggressive or agitated patients and ensure a secure environment for all.
• Patient Observation: Continuously monitor patient behavior, mood, and physical condition, documenting changes and reporting them directly to nurses or psychiatrists.
• Therapeutic Support: Recognize mental health triggers, using communication and empathy to calm individuals rather than relying immediately on physical force.
• Officer Presence: Providing a security presence that deters aggressive behavior and provides a sense of physical safety for vulnerable patients and medical staff.
• Security measures (access control, surveillance) are integrated discreetly to provide reassurance to clients and families, allowing them to focus on recovery.

Job Requirements and Qualifications

• CT Guard Card
• Education: High school diploma or GED required.
• Certifications: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification is required upon hire.
• Previous or current certifications & experience in CPI/MAB/MOAB/TIDES or similar training: Candidates must have a minimum of two years of full-time direct patient care experience working in a health care setting or behavioral health setting. Candidates must be trained in hands-on psychiatric restraint training to safely manage acutely agitated or violent individuals. Previous training and experience must emphasized de-escalation first, using physical holds only as a last resort to prevent injury to the patient or others.
• Physical Capabilities: Ability to stand and walk for long periods, and physically participate in safe patient holds or restraints when necessary.
• Must have the ability to speak, read and write in English

Education Requirements (All)


High School Diploma

Certification Requirements (All)


CT Guard Card
CPR Certified

Additional Information / Benefits

Benefits include, but not limited to:

• Competitive pay
• Recognition and Reward Programs
• Training and Career Development Opportunities
• Medical, dental, Holidays, vacation and sick, and 401 (k) retirement plan for full time employees
• Proud Partner of DailyPay: work today, get paid today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, 401K/403b Plan

This is a Full and Part-Time position