MENTAL HEALTH SECURITY REP - SECURITY SPECIAL SERVICES

East Alabama Health; Opelika (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Opelika, Alabama, is seeking a Mental Health Security professional to ensure the safety of patients and staff. The ideal candidate will manage multiple priorities, demonstrate independent decision-making, and handle non-compliant behaviors using CPI techniques. Applicants should hold a high school diploma, a valid Driver’s License, and be willing to obtain BLS and CPI certifications shortly after hire. This role requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• CPI within 90 days of DOH/Transfer.
• Background in law enforcement, security work or healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of patients and staff on the unit.
• Handle multiple priorities and show independent decision making.
• Manage non-compliant behaviors using CPI techniques.

Skills

Decision making skills

Ability to manage stress

CPI techniques knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Valid Driver’s License

Job description

Overview

At East Alabama Medical Center, our mission is high quality, compassionate health care, and that statement guides everything we do. We set high standards for customer service, quality, and keeping costs under control.

Responsibilities

• The Mental Health Security is responsible for ensuring the safety of the patients and the staff on the unit. They will be asked to handle multiple priorities and to show independent discretion/decision making skills. They will need to make decisions under pressure, manage stress and work well with others. They will need to manage non-compliant behaviors using appropriate CPI techniques.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• N/A
• Valid Driver’s License
• BLS within 90 days of DOH/Transfer
• CPI within 90 days of DOH/Transfer
• N/A
• Background in law enforcement, security work or healthcare experience