Legacy Health

Safety Security Behavioral Health Officer

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled
US-OR-PORTLAND

Job ID: 26-47030
Type: On-Call (10% Differential and Min Shift Availability Required)
Unity

Overview

Patients, employees, and visitors at Legacy Health rely on a safe and secure environment to support the delivery of exceptional care - and you play a critical role in making that possible. As a Safety Security Behavioral Health Officer, you represent Legacy’s commitment to safety by protecting our facilities, equipment, and assets. Customers will look to you as a knowledgeable and approachable resource, and you’ll have the opportunity to build trust and meaningful relationships throughout the Legacy Health community.

If you're committed to maintaining a secure environment and supporting the well-being of others, we invite you to apply for this important role.

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Responsibilities

• Ensures the safety and security of patients, employees, visitors, and physicians within Unity Center for Behavioral Health (UCBH) property.

• Assists staff during behavioral de-escalation events, maintaining a calm and supportive presence.

• Serves as an informational resource to patients, visitors, and staff.

• Protects all property located on UCBH grounds, including buildings, equipment, and other assets.

• Specializes in working with individuals impacted by serious and persistent mental illness (SPMI) and/or substance use disorders (SUD).

• Frequently interacts with individuals experiencing mental health crises and/or under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

• Receives specialized training due to Unity’s unique role as a crisis intervention facility serving the community.

• Demonstrates strong verbal de-escalation skills and the ability to manage physically escalating behavior in both adult and adolescent (ages 11–17) patient populations.

• Prioritizes non-physical, least-restrictive interventions whenever possible to ensure patient dignity and safety.

• Maintains emotional regulation and composure in high-stress situations.

• Collaborates effectively within a multidisciplinary care team to support patient-centered crisis intervention.

Qualifications

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree in criminal justice, behavioral health, social work or related field preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum two years prior Corrections, Military, First Responder, Direct Mental Health Care, or related Security experience.
• Experience in assessing or identifying addiction and behavioral health situations required.
• Minimum two years’ experience with heavy public contact and an emphasis on customer service and de-escalation training.

Skills:

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain a satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to use computer programs and write legible and grammatically correct reports.
• Ability to pay attention to detail and remain aware of current surroundings.
• Ability to physically manage escalated situation and aggressive individuals.
• Ability to demonstrate and execute the trained skills required for job function.
• Ability to follow directions and commands.
• Ability to work in a team setting.
• Keyboard skills and ability to navigate electronic systems applicable to job functions.