Security Officer

Location: Hays, Kansas | Crisis Intervention Center

About the Role

Be a part of history. High Plains Mental Health Center is proud to have launched one of Kansas’s first Crisis Intervention Centers (CIC) and we want YOU to be part of this groundbreaking journey. This center is already playing a vital role in transforming mental health care across northwest Kansas by easing the burden on local hospitals and law enforcement, shortening inpatient waitlists, and providing critical mental health services close to home for those in need. As a 24/7 inpatient facility, the CIC offers multiple shifts and a variety of career opportunities.

For more information about the Crisis Intervention Center (CIC), please visit: HPMHC CIC.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain the safety and security of the inpatient unit through scheduled rounds, surveillance systems, and direct observation.
• Maintain a calm, professional presence to promote a safe and respectful environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
• Assist in the de-escalation of agitated or distressed individuals using non-physical, trauma-informed strategies.
• Respond to and prevent incidents such as patient elopement, aggressive behavior, or unauthorized access, following established protocols.
• Collaborate with clinical and direct care teams to support safe patient management, including room checks and visitor monitoring.
• Conduct controlled entry screenings and searches of patients and visitors in compliance with center policies.
• Enforce facility rules and regulations consistently and fairly.
• Identify and report contraband, hazardous items, or safety risks in alignment with facility procedures.
• Maintain accurate, timely shift documentation, including incident reports and activity logs.
• Coordinate with local law enforcement and emergency services as needed.

Requirements

• Be 21 years of age or older with a high school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Pass criminal background checks through the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) and KDADS.
• Be physically and emotionally capable of working in high-pressure, emergency situations.
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen (random screenings may occur).
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and pass Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) checks. No substance-related driving offenses in the past 5 years.

Preferred Experience

• Security, corrections, or working with individuals struggling with their mental health.

Benefits

• Excellent Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off & Extended Illness Time
• 403(b) Plan
• KPERS Retirement Plan
• Supplemental Benefits
• HSA & FSA
• 7 Paid Holidays (holiday pay in addition to any hours worked)
• Scholarship, work-study, & internship opportunities for employees
• $500 sign-on bonus

Pay

Starting at $22–$25 per hour (shift differentials available—earn $1–$3 more per hour).

Schedule

• 7 am–7 pm, 3 days per week (Week 1 = Week 3; Week 2 = Week 4)
• Working every other weekend
• Some holidays required