Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Security Specialist

UnityPoint Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

401K matching

Employee recognition program

Dental and health insurance

Paid holidays

Short and long-term disability

Pet insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Job summary

UnityPoint Health is hiring a Child/Adolescent Psychiatry Security Officer at our Madison facility. This role ensures safety for patients, families, visitors, and staff through proactive monitoring and crisis response, with interactions guided by Nonviolent Crisis Intervention principles.

The position includes reception duties and occasional administrative support. Qualifications include a high school diploma, Wisconsin driver’s license, and certification in crisis intervention, CPR, and DAAT

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED/HSED)
• Six (6) months of security or public safety experience
• Valid Wisconsin Driver’s License
• Completion of Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, CPR, and Defense and Arrest Tactics (DAAT) certification within three months of hire
• Basic understanding of Wisconsin Criminal Law and Civil Law including but not limited to theft, burglary, trespassing, and civil liability
• Understanding of proper use of force within a child/adolescent mental health treatment facility
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
• Strong computer skills
• Ability to interact with children and adolescents
• 60 college credits or an Associate Degree in Police Science, Criminal Justice, or related field
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certification
• CPR Certification
• Defense and Arrest Tactics (DAAT)
• Experience working with children, adolescents, and their families
• Experience in a mental health care setting
• Understanding of child development

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety of patients, families, visitors, and staff at the facility through monitoring and interactions
• Provide reception services and administrative support as needed

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Ability to interact with children and

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention

CPR certification

Defense and Arrest Tactics (DAAT)

Driver's license

Job description

UnityPoint Health is hiring a Child/Adolescent Psychiatry Security Officer at our Madison facility. This role ensures safety for patients, families, visitors, and staff through proactive monitoring and crisis response, with interactions guided by Nonviolent Crisis Intervention principles.

The position includes reception duties and occasional administrative support. Qualifications include a high school diploma, Wisconsin driver’s license, and certification in crisis intervention, CPR, and DAAT