Security Behavioral Health (Northport Medical) at DCH Health System, Northport, AL

Security Behavioral Health (Northport Medical) at DCH Health System in Northport, AL. Full-time. Est. up to $40k. Apply with swipeandhired.

Security Behavioral Health (Northport Medical)

Job Locations

US-AL-Northport

ID

2026-14639

Category

Support Services

Position Type

Regular Full-Time (72 to 80 hours bi-weekly)

Overview

The Security Officer assigned to the Behavioral Health Unit ensures the safety and security of patients, staff, visitors, and the premises within the hospital's behavioral health department. This role is critical in managing challenging behavioral situations, de-escalating potential conflicts, and responding swiftly to emergencies while maintaining a calm, supportive presence. Security Officers must remain alert to potential safety risks while respecting the sensitive nature of the unit, ensuring that all protocols are followed to protect both patients and hospital personnel.

Responsibilities

Safety and Security:

Crisis Intervention:

Certifications:

DCH Standards:

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position plays a critical role in ensuring a safe and supportive atmosphere for both patients and staff. A compassionate approach paired with vigilance and professionalism is essential.
Ability to communicate with individuals on all levels. Must be self-directed, Must have sound judgement, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and not be afraid of rolling up the sleeves to deliver practical solutions. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or equivalent required. Experience in security, law enforcement, or behavioral health preferred. Certification in crisis intervention or de-escalation techniques (e.g. CPI, Healthy Interventions, etc). Strong communication, observational, and conflict-resolution skills. Ability to remain calm and professional in high-stress situations.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Walking, standing, pushing, stooping, bending, stretching, and lifting heavy loads and potential physical intervention. Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment. R equire d working evenings, weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts

Physical presence onsite is essential. Hearing and vision must be normal or corrected to within normal range. Able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodation.