Mental Health Security Technician: Crisis Response

Oregon Security Guide; Junction City (OR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Retirement participation

Paid holidays and leave

Optional insurance and savings benef­i

Training

Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligib

Job summary

Oregon Health Authority is hiring Mental Health Security Technicians for Oregon State Hospital in Junction City, Oregon. These full-time, permanent positions support physical security, patient safety and emergency response in a psychiatric hospital.

Location: Junction City, on-site. Union: SEIU represented. Pay ranges monthly and includes overtime potential; the role requires vigilance, teamwork and crisis-response in a demanding environment.

Qualifications

• One year of security experience or one year providing direct care in a mental-health setting.
• Meet OHA criminal-record and driving-record requirements throughout employment.
• Hospital or mental-health experience, camera or alarm monitoring, de-escalation, teamwork and crisis-response skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Control access, monitor cameras and patrol hospital buildings and grounds.
• Respond to emergencies, support patient movement and assist with behavioral interventions when necessary.
• Document incidents and support staff, patients and visitors.

Skills

Access control

Camera monitoring

Patrols

Emergency response

Incident documentation

De-escalation

Teamwork

Crisis response

Job description

Oregon Health Authority is hiring Mental Health Security Technicians for Oregon State Hospital in Junction City, Oregon. These full-time, permanent positions support physical security, patient safety and emergency response in a psychiatric hospital.

Location: Junction City, on-site. Union: SEIU represented. Pay ranges monthly and includes overtime potential; the role requires vigilance, teamwork and crisis-response in a demanding environment.