Crisis-Response Mental Health Security Technician

Oregon Department of Human Services; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent medical, vision, and dental

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Deferred compensation savings

Flexible spending accounts

Paid holidays

Vacation accrual

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

PERS/OPSRP retirement

Training opportunities

Job summary

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Security program in Salem, is seeking a Mental Health Security Technician. You will monitor access, conduct surveillance, patrol grounds, respond to emergencies, manage patient behavior, and assist with admissions and operational tasks in a hospital setting.

One year of security and direct patient-care experience in a mental health environment is preferred. The role is in-office in Salem, with benefits and opportunities to grow within state service, including

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience providing security services.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience providing direct care to patients in a mental health setting.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control access points and assess physical security.
• Conduct video surveillance monitoring and interior/exterior patrols.
• Respond to emergencies with appropriate actions and assistance.
• Manage patient conduct, provide restraint assistance when necessary.
• Develop and implement security protocols and stay informed on laws.
• Transport patients for in-house and off-campus outings as needed.
• Prepare incident reports and communicate significant events clearly.
• Provide customer service to patients, staff, and visitors; assist admissions and process mail.

Skills

Security services

Direct patient care

Mental health knowledge

De-escalation

Crisis response

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Leadership

Observation / surveillance

Job description

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Security program in Salem, is seeking a Mental Health Security Technician. You will monitor access, conduct surveillance, patrol grounds, respond to emergencies, manage patient behavior, and assist with admissions and operational tasks in a hospital setting.

One year of security and direct patient-care experience in a mental health environment is preferred. The role is in-office in Salem, with benefits and opportunities to grow within state service, including