Lead Security Attendant (Behavioral Health)

State of Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Maryland Department of Health in Jessup, MD is seeking a lead security position at Clifton T. Perkins Hospital Center.

This role involves safeguarding patients and ensuring safety for staff in high‑risk settings, with shifts including day, evening, night or rotating schedules. This non‑supervisory position requires a high school diploma and two years of security experience; duties include assigning and reviewing work of Security Attendants and training lower‑level staff, plus potential

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required by MDH regulations.
• Two years of security experience in psychiatric/correctional settings preferred.
• Must meet MDH selection standards and complete required training.

Responsibilities

• Lead level security duties for patients at MDH facilities; no direct supervision of others.
• Assign, review and approve the work of lower-level Security Attendants and provide training.
• Move patients or assist with restraints as needed during care or emergencies.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Logbook keeping

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Maryland Department of Health in Jessup, MD is seeking a lead security position at Clifton T. Perkins Hospital Center.

This role involves safeguarding patients and ensuring safety for staff in high‑risk settings, with shifts including day, evening, night or rotating schedules. This non‑supervisory position requires a high school diploma and two years of security experience; duties include assigning and reviewing work of Security Attendants and training lower‑level staff, plus potential