Security Officer – Hospital (Mental Health)
Core
Provide direct security standby support and specialized individual treatment support (SITS) for mental health patients in hospital facilities, focusing on de-escalation and safety.
Role type
Security Officer (Mental Health)
Builds
Safe and secure environment for patients, staff, and visitors within hospital facilities
Domain
Healthcare / Mental Health
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Verbal de-escalation, compliant restraint techniques, visual observation, situational awareness, trauma-informed care principles, physical fitness
Preferred skills
Prior hospital security experience
Technologies
None
Responsibilities
Provide direct security standby support for patients at risk of behavioural escalation, Maintain visual observation of assigned patients as directed by clinical staff, Support clinical teams in implementing de-escalation strategies, Ensure patient privacy and dignity while maintaining safety protocols, Report changes in patient behaviour or incidents, Maintain a safe working environment for clinical staff and patients
