Safety Officer Behavioral Health

Deaconess Health System; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

Supportive team

Career growth

Patient safety focus

Job summary

Deaconess Health System is seeking a dedicated Safety Officer for our Behavioral Health team in Evansville, IN. The role focuses on creating a safe, respectful, and therapeutic environment for patients, staff, and visitors, with a strong emphasis on calm, professional responses in crisis situations.

You will partner with clinical staff and leadership to identify safety risks, support patient care teams, and participate in ongoing training and development opportunities within a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of computers and common software programs.
• Valid, non-restricted Indiana driver's license.
• Ability to successfully complete required training after hire.
• Strong ability to remain calm and professional when working with individuals in crisis or exhibiting aggressive behavior.
• Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with patients, families, and team members in high-stress situations.
• Commitment to teamwork, safety, and providing a supportive care environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide a visible, proactive presence across hospital buildings and grounds to support a safe behavioral health environment
• Use sound judgment and discretion when responding to situations involving safety concerns or potential criminal activity on hospital property
• Actively identify, report, and help prevent safety risks, security incidents, and behaviors that may impact the care environment
• Respond to calls for assistance from hospital staff, patients, visitors, and law enforcement partners
• De-escalate tense, dynamic, and rapidly evolving situations using professionalism, empathy, and training
• Support patient care teams when behavioral interventions or safety-related assistance is needed, including patient restraint when required and appropriate
• Ensure proper screening of individuals entering the facility to maintain a secure environment
• Conduct regular patrols of hospital buildings, grounds, and parking areas, identifying safety and fire hazards
• Enforce hospital policies and procedures that protect patients, staff, and property from theft, unauthorized access, or unsafe conditions
• Assist with emergency response situations, including fire alarms and coordination with police, fire, and emergency management teams
• Support safe traffic flow and parking operations, including monitoring fire lanes and issuing appropriate notices when necessary
• Provide directions and assistance to visitors, patients, and staff as needed
• Collaborate with hospital leadership and the Public Safety team to strengthen a culture of safety and respect
• Participate in staff meetings, training, and ongoing professional development opportunities

Skills

Computer skills

Calm under pressure

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

Help Create a Safe, Supportive Healing Environment

We are seeking a dedicated Safety Officer to join our Behavioral Health team—someone who is committed to maintaining a safe, respectful, and therapeutic environment for patients, staff, and visitors. This role is essential in supporting individuals during vulnerable moments while ensuring safety, dignity, and professionalism are always upheld.

Our Behavioral Health Safety Officers are part of a highly collaborative team that partners closely with clinical staff, leadership, and law enforcement when needed. Youll be working in a dynamic environment where every day is different, your presence matters, and your ability to stay calm under pressure makes a real impact.

We value teamwork, continuous learning, and professional growth—and we provide training and development opportunities to help you build a strong career in healthcare safety and behavioral health support.

What Youll Do

• - Provide a visible, proactive presence across hospital buildings and grounds to support a safe behavioral health environment
• - Use sound judgment and discretion when responding to situations involving safety concerns or potential criminal activity on hospital property
• - Actively identify, report, and help prevent safety risks, security incidents, and behaviors that may impact the care environment
• - Respond to calls for assistance from hospital staff, patients, visitors, and law enforcement partners
• - De-escalate tense, dynamic, and rapidly evolving situations using professionalism, empathy, and training
• - Support patient care teams when behavioral interventions or safety-related assistance is needed, including patient restraint when required and appropriate
• - Ensure proper screening of individuals entering the facility to maintain a secure environment
• - Conduct regular patrols of hospital buildings, grounds, and parking areas, identifying safety and fire hazards
• - Enforce hospital policies and procedures that protect patients, staff, and property from theft, unauthorized access, or unsafe conditions
• - Assist with emergency response situations, including fire alarms and coordination with police, fire, and emergency management teams
• - Support safe traffic flow and parking operations, including monitoring fire lanes and issuing appropriate notices when necessary
• - Provide directions and assistance to visitors, patients, and staff as needed
• - Collaborate with hospital leadership and the Public Safety team to strengthen a culture of safety and respect
• - Participate in staff meetings, training, and ongoing professional development opportunities

What Were Looking For

• - Working knowledge of computers and common software programs
• - Valid, non-restricted Indiana drivers license
• - Ability to successfully complete required training after hire
• - Strong ability to remain calm and professional when working with individuals in crisis or exhibiting aggressive behavior
• - Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with patients, families, and team members in high-stress situations
• - Commitment to teamwork, safety, and providing a supportive care environment

What We Offer

• - A meaningful role where your work directly supports patient safety and care
• - A collaborative and supportive team environment
• - Comprehensive training and ongoing skill development
• - Opportunities to grow within healthcare safety, security, and behavioral health support roles
• - A workplace culture built on respect, teamwork, and continuous improvement