Lead Security Officer - Various Shifts

Lead Security Officer

The Lead Security Officer at St. Joseph's Health is responsible for providing leadership and oversight to the security team while maintaining uniformed security services in a high-risk behavioral health environment. This role requires advanced training and experience in law enforcement, mental health crisis intervention, and workplace violence prevention. Officers must demonstrate exceptional situational awareness, de-escalation skills, and trauma-informed approaches to ensure the safety of patients, staff, and visitors. While being armed is preferred, it is not required for this position. This position involves working with individuals who have severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI) and co-occurring substance use disorders (MICA). Challenges may include mood changes such as depression, irritability, paranoia, hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thoughts. These conditions can result in increased incidents of violence, especially when substances like synthetic cannabinoids or PCP are involved. Officers must recognize emotional dysregulation, lack of coping mechanisms, and social determinants of health such as homelessness, food insecurity, and criminality. Understanding these factors is critical to safely engaging and de-escalating individuals in crisis.

Essential Functions :

• Provide leadership and supervision to security officers during assigned shifts
• Conduct security rounds and fixed post assignments
• Respond to calls for service and emergencies
• Perform searches and threat assessments
• Complete investigations and incident reports
• Operate surveillance and access control systems
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism
• Participate in covert investigations and security details
• Ensure compliance with departmental policies and procedures
• Mentor and train junior officers in behavioral health response and de-escalation techniques

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications :

Additional Qualifications (nice to have) :

Pay Range : $27.50 - $38.06

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our Commitment :

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.