SECURITY - WEO - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

St.-Bernards-Healthcare; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

St.-Bernards-Healthcare 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.

Minimum: high school diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred in criminology, psychology, sociology, or related field.
• Crisis intervention and de-escalation skills required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, secure environment in behavioral health units.
• Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation as needed.
• Collaborate with clinical staff to ensure safety of patients, staff and visitors.
• Respond quickly in emergency situations.

Skills

Crisis intervention

De-escalation techniques

Observation skills

Communication skills

Emotional regulation

Professionalism under pressure

Conflict resolution

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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

Job description

Full Time , Day Shift , WEO - Fri, Sat & Sun 7a-7p

Minimum Age Requirement: 18 years of age or older

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


• 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

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.