SECURITY - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

St. Bernards Healthcare; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Bernards Healthcare in Jonesboro is seeking a Behavioral Health Security Officer to maintain 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.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Preferred degrees in Criminology, Psychology, Sociology, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment within behavioral health units and crisis stabilization settings.
• Collaborate with clinical staff to ensure safety of patients, staff, and visitors.
• Perform crisis intervention, de-escalation, and security duties as part of patient care.

Skills

Crisis intervention

De-escalation

Observation skills

Communication skills

Emotional regulation

Professionalism under pressure

Conflict resolution

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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

Job description

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

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.