Behavioral Health Security Officer (Richland, SC)

Behavioral Health Security Officer

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Join our team at the Office of Mental Health where we are dedicated to providing compassionate and accessible care to our community. We are seeking a Behavioral Health Security Officer, who is motivated to help individuals and families navigate life's challenges and achieve long-term wellness. If you want to use your skills to build a healthier, more resilient community, we encourage you to apply.

This position is located at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) - Office of Mental Health, Public Safety, 7901 Farrow Rd, Columbia, SC 29203.

Responsibilities for the Behavioral Health Security Officer :

• Prepare preliminary reports on all incidents, to include patient abuse, thefts, assaults, and contraband.
• Assist in de-escalation of unruly patients, residents and clients, to ensure facilities remain safe.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable CALEA standards. Ensure that all contractual agreements are met within our responsible area including completing all supporting documentation.
• Enforce parking rules, issues warning and summons tickets and maintain traffic control as needed.
• Assist law enforcement officers in searching for vehicles, employees and visitors as needed. Being alert for drugs, alcoholic beverages, and weapons, etc. Assist in extinguishing fires and maintain crowd control if necessary.
• Respond to fire alarms or other emergency calls, when directed.
• Maintains and operates security devices in a security setting, such as gates, doors, and other mechanical devices.
• Serve as backup for any dispute within a secure facility requiring assistance and crisis intervention.
• Assist in escorting groups of patients / clients to therapeutic events, attend job related schools and / or classes as directed.

Minimum and Additional Requirements :

Preferred Qualifications :

Additional Comments :

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees :