SECURITY - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

St. Bernards Healthcare; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Bernards Healthcare seeks a Behavioral Health Security Officer to maintain a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment within behavioral health units and crisis stabilization settings.

This role blends traditional security functions with behavioral health support, including crisis intervention and collaboration with clinical staff to safeguard patients, staff, and visitors. Responsibilities include applying de-escalation techniques, ensuring safety protocols, and coordinating with a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Crisis intervention and de-escalation experience preferred.
• Strong observation and communication skills essential.
• Professionalism under pressure and emotional regulation required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment within behavioral health units and crisis stabilization settings.
• Collaborate with clinical staff to ensure patient, staff, and visitor safety.
• Apply crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques as needed.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Observation & communication

Emotional regulation

Conflict resolution

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Criminology, Psychology, Sociology, or related field

Job description

Preferred

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Criminology, Psychology, Sociology, or related field

• Experience
• Preferred:
• Experience in one or more of the following:
• Security or law enforcement
• Behavioral health or psychiatric settings
• Corrections, probation, or military service
• Social services or crisis response

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

Required:

High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Criminology, Psychology, Sociology, or related field

• Experience
• Preferred:
• Experience in one or more of the following:
• Security or law enforcement
• Behavioral health or psychiatric settings
• Corrections, probation, or military service
• Social services or crisis response

Required

Knowledge / Skills

• Crisis intervention and de-escalation
• Strong observation and communication skills
• Emotional regulation and professionalism under pressure
• Conflict resolution and critical thinking
• Team collaboration

Licensure/Certifications:

(Required within 90 days)

• CPR/AED Certification
• Crisis intervention training such as:
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute)
• Therapeutic Alternatives or equivalent
• Facility-specific training (e.g., de-escalation, restraint techniques)

Physical

• This is a safety sensitive position. Please see the St. Bernards Substance Abuse Policy for further information.
• Normal hospital environment. Close eye work. Hearing of normal and soft tones. Ability to lift up to 150 lbs and assist in patient handling, Carrying up to 50 lbs, Pushing/Pulling up to 350 lbs. Frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching. Ability to respond quickly in emergency situations. Exposure to healthcare environments, including biological hazards.

JOB SUMMARY

• The Behavioral Health Security Officer is responsible for maintaining a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment within behavioral health units and crisis stabilization settings. This role combines traditional security functions with behavioral health support, including crisis intervention, de-escalation, and collaboration with clinical staff to ensure the safety of patients, staff, and visitors.