Lead Mental Health Security Officer

Baptist Health; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Little Rock, AR is hiring a Lead Mental Health Security Officer for day shift (7a-3p, Mon-Fri). The LMHSO provides immediate safety to patients and staff on the mental health wards and coordinates with nursing staff to de-escalate crises.

Duties include 1:1 observation, item searches, restraint assistance, contraband checks, admissions screening, and reporting changes in patient conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent security experience.
• Valid Arkansas driver’s license and ability to pass an MVR check.
• Be at least 21 years old.
• Must not use nicotine or tobacco in any form.
• Able to pass a background/MVR check.
• Demonstrates knowledge of security protocols.
• Knowledge of mental health treatment and de-escalation training provided by Baptist Health.

Responsibilities

• Provide immediate safety and security to patients and staff on mental health wards.
• De-escalate crisis situations in real time.
• Assist in restraints when necessary and safe.
• Perform 1:1 observation and monitor patient conditions.
• Search for contraband and belongings; screen new admissions.

Skills

De-escalation training

Security protocols

Mental health knowledge

Background/MVR readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

4 years security experience

Job description

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Job Details

Department: Mental Health Security Officer

Shift: Day

Working Hours: M-F. 7a-3p

Summary

Lead Mental Health Security Officers (LMHSO) provides immediate safety and security to patients and staff located in the mental health wards at Baptist Health. These staff are trained to de-escalate crisis situation in real time. Physical intervention may be required if a present danger is identified. This position interacts with an interdisciplinary team to assess functional abilities, impairments, and needs of each patient. This position works under the direction of licenses nursing staff, and performs various duties including, but not limited to: 1:1 observation, inventory of patient belongings, assistance in restraint application, searching for contraband, searching new admissions, and reporting any change in patient conditions.

Other Information

• Valid Arkansas Driver's License;
• Must be able to pass a MVR check;
• Able to meet the state qualifications to obtain and maintain all preferred security credentials;
• Be at least 21 years of age;
• Must not use any nicotine or tobacco products in any form;
• High school graduate or GED required;
• Bachelor's degree preferred or 4 years of related security experience;
• Demonstrates knowledge of security protocols;
• Demonstrates knowledge of mental health treatment.
• Must be able to complete the prescribed de-escalation training provided by Baptist Health

This job will be authorized 80.00 hours bi-weekly.