Behavioral Health Security Specialist - Security - Night and Evening shifts

Position Overview

The Behavioral Health Security Specialist provides security services to Inpatient Psychiatry Units or the Virginia Treatment Center for Children (VTCC) by courteously assisting staff, visitors, and patients; enforcing rules and regulations of VCUHS; projecting a positive image; and promoting a safe healthcare environment. This role is a non‑sworn security position.

• De‑escalates agitated patients, individually and as part of a team.
• Evaluates the physical environment and develops patient management strategies.
• Prevents potentially risky and/or violent situations.
• Provides proactive violence prevention and training to fulfill the mission of the units.

• Experience
  
  Required:
  
  Minimum of three (3) years of security, public safety, or law‑enforcement work experience.
• Experience Preferred: Five (5) years of security, public safety, or law‑enforcement work experience.
• Education Required: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Education Preferred: Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice or related field.
• Training or Certification: Conflict resolution, de‑escalation, and/or violence prevention.

Valid Virginia Driver’s License and acceptable driving record (if duties require operating a vehicle).

Ability to work all shifts, including weekends, holidays, and extended hours based on schedule and organizational needs.

Lifting 20‑50 lbs. Prolonged standing, sitting, bending, walking, climbing. Strong recall, reasoning, problem solving, hearing, clear speaking, legible writing, logical thinking. Fast pace environment, frequent change, multiple priorities.

EEO statement:
Equal Employment Opportunity, Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities, 41 CFR 60‑1.4.