Lead Security Officer - Various Shifts chez Trinity Health

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Purpose

   The Lead Security Officer at St. Joseph’s Health is responsible for providing leadership and oversight to the security team while maintaining uniformed security services in a high-risk behavioral health environment. This role requires advanced training and experience in law enforcement, mental health crisis intervention, and workplace violence prevention. Officers must demonstrate exceptional situational awareness, de-escalation skills, and trauma-informed approaches to ensure the safety of patients, staff, and visitors. While being armed is preferred, it is not required for this position.

   This position involves working with individuals who have severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI) and co-occurring substance use disorders (MICA). Challenges may include mood changes such as depression, irritability, paranoia, hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thoughts. These conditions can result in increased incidents of violence, especially when substances like synthetic cannabinoids or PCP are involved. Officers must recognize emotional dysregulation, lack of coping mechanisms, and social determinants of health such as homelessness, food insecurity, and criminality. Understanding these factors is critical to safely engaging and de-escalating individuals in crisis.

Essential Functions 

Provide leadership and supervision to security officers during assigned shifts

Conduct security rounds and fixed post assignments

Respond to calls for service and emergencies

Perform searches and threat assessments

Complete investigations and incident reports

Operate surveillance and access control systems

Maintain confidentiality and professionalism

Participate in covert investigations and security details

Ensure compliance with departmental policies and procedures

Mentor and train junior officers in behavioral health response and de-escalation techniques.

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• Valid NYS Driver’s License

• Valid NYS Security Guard License (Armed or Unarmed)

Experience

• 5 years of Law Enforcement experience, OR
• 3 years of supervisory experience in military, armed security, or healthcare security, OR
• 3 years as a THNY Senior Security Officer, OR
• 5 years as a THNY Unarmed Security Officer

IAHSS Basic Security Certification (within 90 days of hire)

IAHSS Workplace Violence Prevention Certificate Program (within 1 year of hire)

FEMA IS-100c (within 90 days of hire)

BLS Certification (upon hire or within 3 weeks)

DCJS Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Training - 40-hour curriculum focused on mental health crisis response or equivalent

Defensive Tactics Training in both lethal and less-than-lethal force options

Strong understanding of NYS Penal Law, Criminal Procedure Law, and NYS Mental Hygiene Law, including procedures for §9.41 emergency interventions/arrests

Additional Qualifications (nice to have)

• NYS Armed Security Guard License and NYS Pistol Permit (Psychological evaluation required prior to armed status)
• Associate’s degree or completion of DCJS Basic Course for Police Officers
• 5+ years of law enforcement experience with 3+ years of supervisory experience at Sgt or above
• Training in Motivational Interviewing, Mental Health First Aid, and SCIP
• DCJS Defensive Tactics Instructor Certification
• Completion of the full series of DCJS Advanced Crisis Intervention Training, including:

  - Fundamental Crisis Intervention Skills for Law Enforcement – Instructor Level Training

  - Participation in scenario-based training and team-teaching formats with mental health professionals

Pay Range: $27.50 - $38.06

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.