Salem Mental Health Security Specialist

Oregon Health Authority; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision and dental

Paid holidays

Personal leave

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

PERS/OPSRP retirement

Training opportunities

Job summary

The Oregon Health Authority's Oregon State Hospital in Salem is hiring a Mental Health Security Technician to monitor access points, conduct patrols, and support security operations. The role emphasizes emergency response, incident reporting, and patient movement under strict protocols.

You will work with hospital staff to maintain safety, provide customer service to patients and visitors, and assist with admissions, mail, and investigations as needed within a secure, patient-centered

Qualifications

• One year of security experience or one year of direct care to patients in a mental health setting.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control access points and assess security.
• Perform video surveillance monitoring and interior/exterior patrols.
• Manage patient movement and transportation, using restraints when necessary.
• Prepare incident reports and communicate details of significant events.

Skills

Security experience

Direct patient care

De-escalation

Leadership

Team collaboration

Crisis response

Written communication

Verbal communication

Mental health knowledge

Security camera monitoring

Job description

The Oregon Health Authority's Oregon State Hospital in Salem is hiring a Mental Health Security Technician to monitor access points, conduct patrols, and support security operations. The role emphasizes emergency response, incident reporting, and patient movement under strict protocols.

You will work with hospital staff to maintain safety, provide customer service to patients and visitors, and assist with admissions, mail, and investigations as needed within a secure, patient-centered