Lead Security Officer - Behavioral Health Facility

State of Maryland; Jessup (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Maryland Department of Health in Jessup, MD is seeking a lead-level Security Attendant responsible for the safety and care of patients with behavioral health diagnoses. The role involves directing the work of junior staff and performing occasional restraint procedures as needed.

The position is within a state facility, requires no direct supervision of others, and may include day, evening, night, or rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED acceptable to the Maryland State Board of Education as described in the Correctional Training Commission regulation.
• Two years of security experience providing security to patients, inmates or youths in psychiatric hospitals, correctional facilities or juvenile detention centers.
• Notes provide a substitution pathway via US Armed Forces military service when applicable.

Responsibilities

• Lead-level security and care of patients at MDH facilities with behavioral health diagnoses.
• Assign, review and approve the work of lower-level Security Attendants and train them.
• Move and position patients or apply restraints as required.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Logbook keeping

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Maryland Department of Health in Jessup, MD is seeking a lead-level Security Attendant responsible for the safety and care of patients with behavioral health diagnoses. The role involves directing the work of junior staff and performing occasional restraint procedures as needed.

The position is within a state facility, requires no direct supervision of others, and may include day, evening, night, or rotating shifts.