Evening Behavioral Health Security Pro: Calm & Protect

VCU Health; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

VCU Health seeks a Behavioral Health Security Specialist to provide security services to Inpatient Psychiatry Units or VTCC, assisting staff, visitors, and patients while enforcing VCUHS rules and promoting a safe healthcare environment.

The role involves proactive violence prevention, calming agitated patients, and contributing to safety programs and training within a non-sworn security team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of security, public safety or law enforcement experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Training or certification in conflict resolution, de-escalation, and violence prevention

Responsibilities

• De-escalates agitated patients, both individually and as a member of a team.
• Evaluates the physical environment and develops patient management strategies.
• Prevents potentially risky and/or violent situations.

Skills

Security experience

Public safety

Law enforcement

De-escalation training

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree in Criminal Justice or related field

Job description

VCU Health seeks a Behavioral Health Security Specialist to provide security services to Inpatient Psychiatry Units or VTCC, assisting staff, visitors, and patients while enforcing VCUHS rules and promoting a safe healthcare environment.

The role involves proactive violence prevention, calming agitated patients, and contributing to safety programs and training within a non-sworn security team.