Mental Health Security Technician | Salem
About The Position
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Oregon State Hospital(OSH), Security program in Salem, Oregon has multiple career opportunities for a Mental Health Security Technician. As a Mental Health Security Technician, you will monitor and control access points, assessing physical security, conducting video surveillance monitoring, performing interior and exterior patrols to monitor for security breaches and unauthorized individuals on property. This position is also responsible for Emergency response, responding to emergencies, calling for assistance, and managing patient conduct; Behavior management: Monitoring patients' status, providing physical intervention assistance, and restraining combative or violent patients; Security protocols: Developing and implementing security protocols and maintaining knowledge of laws and regulations pertaining to mental health security; Patient movement: Providing transportation for patients for inhouse as well as off campus outings and appointments, using restraints when necessary; Incident reports: Preparing clear and concise incident reports and other documents used to communicate details of all significant events; Customer service: Providing customer service and support to all patients, staff, and visitors; Other support: Assist with patient admissions, process mail, contacting Oregon State Police as needed, distribute badges and keys, and collect and process evidence for ongoing investigations. The Oregon State Hospital provides patient-centered, psychiatric treatment for adults from throughout the state who need hospital-level care. Our primary goal is to help people recover from their illness and return to the community. Our services include psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment, as well as community outreach and peer support.
Requirements
- One year of experience providing security services; OR One year of experience providing direct care to patients in a mental health setting
- Must have a criminal records and driving records check that meets OHA criteria at the time of hire, and throughout employment.
Nice To Haves
- Mental Health or Hospital Experience – Understanding of mental health conditions, trauma informed care.
- Security or Law Enforcement Experience – relevant experience in security, law enforcement, or corrections.
- Security Camera / Alarm Monitoring Experience
- De-escalation skills – Demonstrated ability to manage conflict and use non-violent interventions.
- Leadership Skills – Motivation skills, ethical behavior, discretion, and sound decision making.
- Team Collaboration – Works well with clinical staff, hospital leadership, and peers.
- Crisis Response – Ability to respond calmly and effectively in high stress situations.
- Written and Verbal Communication Skills – Clarity, empathy, and professionalism in verbal and written communication.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and control access points
- Assess physical security
- Conduct video surveillance monitoring
- Perform interior and exterior patrols to monitor for security breaches and unauthorized individuals on property
- Respond to emergencies, call for assistance, and manage patient conduct
- Monitor patients' status, provide physical intervention assistance, and restrain combative or violent patients
- Develop and implement security protocols and maintain knowledge of laws and regulations pertaining to mental health security
- Provide transportation for patients for inhouse as well as off campus outings and appointments, using restraints when necessary
- Prepare clear and concise incident reports and other documents used to communicate details of all significant events
- Provide customer service and support to all patients, staff, and visitors
- Assist with patient admissions
- Process mail
- Contact Oregon State Police as needed
- Distribute badges and keys
- Collect and process evidence for ongoing investigations
Benefits
- Excellent medical, vision, and dental benefits package for the employee and qualified family members with a very low monthly out-of-pocket cost.
- Optional life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
- 11 paid holidays, 3 personal business days, 8 hours of monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 8 hours per month.
- Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
- Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
- Training opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
