Psychiatric Safety Officer II (Transport)

Wellpath; Pembroke Pines (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Psychiatric Safety Officer to ensure the safety and security of individuals served and staff. This role involves overseeing security functions, managing emergency situations, and transporting individuals to off-site appointments. Ideal candidates will have a strong commitment to safety and compassion, thriving in a mission-driven environment.

Benefits

DailyPay

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Company paid life insurance

Tax free Health Spending Accounts

Wellness program

Discounted rates for home and auto loans

Qualifications

• Must meet minimum age requirements as defined by State certification.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment by monitoring facility grounds.
• Respond to emergency situations by de-escalating aggressive behaviors.
• Safely operate facility vehicles to transport individuals served off-site.

Skills

Compassion

Safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

You Matter

It’s more than a career. It’s a calling.

Everything we do is about taking care of people.

• Taking Care of Our Patients.
• Taking Care of Our People.
• Taking Care of Our Partners.

Perks and Benefits In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing, including:

• DailyPay, get no-fee, instant access to your earned pay!
• Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
• Company paid life insurance
• Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans

*Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.

Why Us

From top to bottom, we are a company of caregivers.

If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone at Recovery Solutions, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society’s most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day our team has the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most.

For those of you whose calling it is to serve others, this is your moment. Your chance to join our family and be a part of our mission to care for those desperately in need, and to do your part to heal the world, one patient at a time.

How you make a difference

Psychiatric Safety Officer (Transport) – Protecting People, Preserving Care

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in a mission-driven environment? As a Psychiatric Safety Officer, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring the safety, security, and well-being of individuals served and staff throughout the facility.

In this dynamic position, you’ll oversee security functions across all areas—including the outer perimeter and internal spaces—while providing vigilant supervision and accountability. You’ll also handle the secure transportation of individuals to off-site appointments such as medical consultations, specialized treatments, evaluations, and court appearances.

If you have a strong commitment to safety, compassion, and professionalism, and thrive in environments where every action helps support recovery and care, this is your opportunity to make a real difference.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment by proactively monitoring facility grounds, detecting security risks, preventing elopements, and ensuring the safety of individuals served, staff, and visitors.
• Monitor and control communication, surveillance, and emergency systems to maintain a safe and secure environment for individuals served, visitors, and employees.
• Respond to emergency situations by de-escalating aggressive behaviors, assisting clinical staff, and using established aggression control techniques.
• Conduct thorough security screenings and searches of individuals served, visitors, personal belongings, vehicles, and facility areas to prevent the introduction of contraband and maintain regulatory compliance.
• Safely operate facility vehicles to transport individuals served off-site, adhering to security protocols, risk management procedures, and patient confidentiality standards.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education:

• Required: High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

• Required: Must meet minimum age requirements as defined by the State certification/licensing authority or contract.
• Preferred: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Required: A valid state driver’s license with a verifiable favorable driving record.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of uniqueness.

We celebrate a variety of backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We encourage you to apply!If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.

Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description.

We are an Affirmative Action Employer in accordance with applicable state and local laws.