Job Description

Security Officer, Upper Chesapeake Health- Aberdeen, Full time, Day Shift

7-3:30 Every Other Weekend

JOB SUMMARY: Interacts with Behavioral Patients to decrease the emotional, physical and mental stress levels of a situation using verbal and non-verbal de-escalation techniques and if necessary, utilizing Crisis Prevention Institute physical techniques to bring the aggressive Patient under control for further therapeutic clinical intervention.

Qualifications

** Work Orientation & Experience:** One (1) year of related experience (Law Enforcement, Correctional Officer or Milieu experience) is required.

** Skills & Abilities:** Ability to read, write, analyze and interpret security reports. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in a variety of situations. Must be able to interpret a range of instructions furnished in written, oral or schedule form. Must be able to work well under pressure during emergency situations. Must possess outstanding service excellence and behavioral de-escalation skills. Must be able to intervene with physically aggressive individuals.

Additional Information

Pay Range: Flat Rate: $18.12-$23.89
•Other Compensation (if applicable):
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