Behavioral Health Security Officer at Ascension

Wichita, Kansas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

De-escalation, Emergency Response, Security Patrols, Safety Education, Incident Documentation, Risk Identification, Crisis Management, Behavioral Health Security

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

We Are Hiring Location: Wichita, KS Facility: Ascension Via Christi St Joseph Speciality: Behavioral Health Security Schedule: Night shift 7pm - 7am l Full-time 36 hours weekly Via Christi associates are eligible for tuition discounts and priority placement in select healthcare programs through our academic partnership with Wichita State University. What You Will Do Secure the Healing Environment: Conduct proactive patrols and monitor campus activity to identify and de-escalate potential risks before they impact patient care. Lead Emergency Response: Execute rapid-response protocols for security incidents and alarms, serving as a grounded leader for staff and visitors during critical situations. Champion Safety Education: Mentor and train hospital staff on emergency preparedness and "Environment of Care" standards to ensure the entire team is ready for any scenario. Investigate and Solve: Document security narratives with precision, providing the insights needed to resolve hazards and continuously improve the safety of our facilities. What You Will Need Licensure / Certification / Registration: BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. Drivers License preferred. Law Enforcement preferred. Management of Aggressive Behavior credentialed from the Management of Aggressive Behavior Training International, Inc preferred. Security Professional preferred. Security Guard preferred. Education: High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable. Additional Preferences A minimum of 1-3 years of professional experience in a security or Behavioral Health role, preferably within a healthcare or high-traffic service environment. Why Join Our Team Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Equal employment opportunity employer Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster. Fraud prevention notice Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system. E-Verify statement Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information. Benefits Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.

Responsibilities

The officer is responsible for securing the healing environment through proactive patrols and leading rapid-response protocols during security incidents. They also mentor staff on emergency preparedness and document security narratives to resolve hazards.