Behavioral Health Security Guard

About the Role

The Safety Specialist is responsible for providing a high level of customer service through maintaining a safe environment for all clients, visitors, staff, and physicians. This care is provided through direct and indirect physical and verbal interactions with clients, modeling appropriate behaviors for clients, and monitoring daily client activities. The role includes screening incoming clients/visitors for contraband, inventorying client property, monitoring surveillance equipment, controlling access to the center, answering/directing incoming clients, conducting physical security checks of the center grounds, and responding to fires and/or emergencies. The specialist maintains vigilance over the general milieu to facilitate quality client care, optimum facility operations, and safety of all.

Facility & Setting: 24/7 walk‑in outpatient urgent care. Clinical Services: Rapid mental health evaluations, crisis intervention, and medication support. Length of Stay: Short‑term stabilization (up to 24 hours). Population Served: Up to 12 adults (18+) and 6 adolescents (ages 13‑17).

Responsibilities

• Provide high level of customer service by maintaining a safe environment for clients, visitors, staff, and physicians.
• Interact directly and indirectly with clients through physical and verbal communication, model appropriate behaviors, and monitor daily client activities.
• Screen incoming clients/visitors for contraband and inventory client property.
• Monitor surveillance equipment.
• Control access to the center and answer/direct incoming clients.
• Conduct physical security checks of the center grounds.
• Respond to fires and/or emergencies at the center.
• Maintain vigilance over the general milieu to facilitate quality client care, optimum facility operations, and safety of all.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and one (1) year of experience required OR BA degree in a related mental health field.
• Relevant experience includes working with severely emotionally disturbed children and/or adults in inpatient or outpatient settings, hospital settings, or settings where safety and security were the primary focus.
• Valid California Driver's License (clear DMV printout preferred).
• Valid CPR/BLS certification or commitment to obtain certification within 90 days of employment.
• Valid Security Guard Registration with California BSIS or commitment to register as a Security Guard with California BSIS within 90 days of employment.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: Offering a salary that matches your skills and experience.
• Generous Time Off: Enjoy ample vacation and holiday pay.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Employer‑paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle.
• Professional Growth Opportunities: On‑the‑job training with access to paid CEU opportunities; career development programs designed to help you grow; supervision for B