Temporary Security Officers

Safety Security Behavioral Health Officer

Patients, employees, and visitors at Legacy Health rely on a safe and secure environment to support the delivery of exceptional care - and you play a critical role in making that possible. As a Safety Security Behavioral Health Officer, you represent Legacy's commitment to safety by protecting our facilities, equipment, and assets. Customers will look to you as a knowledgeable and approachable resource, and you'll have the opportunity to build trust and meaningful relationships throughout the Legacy Health community.

Ensures the safety and security of patients, employees, visitors, and physicians within Unity Center for Behavioral Health (UCBH) property.

Serves as an informational resource to patients, visitors, and staff.

Protects all property located on UCBH grounds, including buildings, equipment, and other assets.

Receives specialized training due to Unity's unique role as a crisis intervention facility serving the community.

Demonstrates strong verbal de-escalation skills and the ability to manage physically escalating behavior in both adult and adolescent (ages 1117) patient populations.

High School diploma or equivalent required.

Associate degree in criminal justice, behavioral health, social work or related field preferred.

Minimum two years prior Corrections, Military, First Responder, Direct Mental Health Care, or related Security experience.

Minimum two years' experience with heavy public contact and an emphasis on customer service and de-escalation training.

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Ability to use computer programs and write legible and grammatically correct reports.

Healthcare Provider BLS or AHA Heartsaver CPR including Adult, Child, and Infant with AED certification required within 14 days of placement.

Successful completion of both classroom and hands-on verbal de-escalation training certification within 120 days of the first day of placement within the department and then recertification every two years thereafter.

Successful completion of Legacy Health's Safety and Security's physical control program.

DPSST (Department of Public Safety Standards and Training) unarmed professional temporary certification (PS 20) or current DPSST unarmed professional certification required upon placement.

Successful completion of Unity Suicide Prevention training within 120 days of placement.

Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.