Behavioral Health Chief of Security and Safety

Behavioral Health Chief of Security and Safety

Salary

$7,214.63 - $11,545.11 Monthly

Location

4102 Woolworth Avenue, Omaha, NE, NE

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

10255

Department

Community Mental Health Center

Opening Date

07/11/2026

Closing Date

7/25/2026 4:30 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

The Position

Incumbent works under the direction of the Compliance Officer or designee, leading security operations ensuring a safe, therapeutic and compliant environment within the Community Mental Health Center (CMHC).

Essential Functions

• Develop, implement and enforce a comprehensive, evidence-based security program (e.g., physical safety, regulatory compliance [e.g., HIPAA, 42CFR Part 2, national accreditation], crisis response plans).
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships with clients, supervisors, County employees, elected officials, attorneys, law enforcement, judges, other agencies, and the public.
• Comply with Civil Service Rules, collective bargaining agreements, County policies, department policies and laws to create a cooperative, safe, respectful and quality work environment.
• Oversee security department surveillance and access operations (e.g., CCTV, alarms, behavioral health patrolling).
• Serve as a security liaison in community Emergency Behavioral Health Coalition meetings, partnering with community providers, law enforcement, emergency medical services, and fire/rescue personnel, aligning response strategies and enhancing interagency coordination.
• Recruit, train, mentor and supervise security staff, ensuring proficiency in de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention, appropriate use of restraints, and minimizing use of force to prevent injury.
• Develop, implement and maintain the organizations safety management program.
• Conduct routine environmental and safety rounds identifying potential hazards and completing corrective actions.
• Assist in maintaining safe working conditions and practices.
• Maintain documentation (e.g., safety inspections, incident investigations, drills, corrective actions).
• Participate in the development and implementation of the emergency operations plan.
• Coordinate safety-related emergency preparedness drills and exercises.
• Maintain knowledge of emergency procedures and serve as incident command.
• Establish and maintain an ongoing monitoring process ensuring implementation, testing and maintenance of fire watch systems, temporary fire safety measures, and fire alarm systems in accordance with applicable regulatory, accreditation, and life safety requirements.
• Conduct regular security audits and risk assessments identifying vulnerabilities, implementing corrective actions, tracking incident trends and developing data-driven improvements.
• Build relationships with clinical care teams, Human Resources, Risk Management and local law enforcement, communicating security initiatives and incident responses to stakeholders, executive leadership and the County Board.
• Balance safety with respect for patient dignity and fostering a therapeutic environment.
• Develop, implement and enforce facility-wide security policies, physical security plans and emergency response protocols and safety program.
• Identify vulnerabilities and protect against potential security breaches.
• Collaborate with the Compliance Officer.
• Lead crisis management efforts intervening and de-escalating security incidents, emergencies, and high-stress situations, ensuring investigations and documentation comply with relevant regulations.
• Promote a safe work environment and coordinate mandated training programs (e.g., safety protocols, emergency procedures, cultural sensitivity in patient interactions).
• Maintain job knowledge and skills (e.g., research, meetings, webinars, seminars, conferences, continuing education).
• Safely operate a motor vehicle when required to travel on County business.
• Report to work with regular, consistent attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned and directed.

Education and Work Experience and Other Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in cybersecurity, security management, criminal justice, information technology, or closely related field required
• Five (5) years of experience in security within a health or behavioral health environment or law enforcement required.*
• Two (2) years of experience in a security leadership role required.
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Train the Trainer Certification within six (6) months of hire required.
• Basic life support/cardiopulmonary resuscitation within six (6) months of hire required.
• Certification as a Certified Healthcare Protection Administrator preferred.
• Valid driver's license and own transportation upon hire and maintained throughout employment required.
• Completion of a pre-employment criminal record check and conditional offer drug screen required.
• *Equivalent combination of education and work experience may be substituted for requirements on a year-for-year basis.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Work is generally performed in a healthcare facility. Noise level is usually moderate. Work hours are typically standard day-shift hours; however, schedule may vary (e.g., evenings, weekends, extra hours, holidays, emergency call-in). Work may be stressful when dealing with time constraints, multiple/changing priorities, limited resources and uncooperative/irate individuals.
• Work requires some physical activity, including extended periods of sitting, standing, frequent walking, reaching, and occasional balancing, kneeling, and bending. Work also requires the ability to frequently lift/carry objects weighing up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Required sensory abilities include vision, hearing and touch. Visual abilities, correctable to normal ranges, include close, distance and color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Communication abilities include the ability to talk and hear within normal ranges. Incumbent must possess the hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate computers and other equipment.

Douglas County is an EOE - Disability/Veterans

Douglas County offers a comprehensive benefit package including:

• Insurance including health, dental, vision, and life
• Pension
• Sick Leave
• Vacation Leave
• 13 Holidays
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Deferred Income plans (457 plan)
• EAP
• Health Savings Accounts

01

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• High school diploma/GED
• 1 year of college
• 2 years of college
• 3 or more years of college
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree

02

If your degree is in a field of study other than cybersecurity, security management, criminal justice or information technology, please specify your field of study.

03

How many years experience in security within a health or behavioral health environment or law enforcement do you have?

• Less than four years
• Four years
• Five years
• Six years
• Seven years
• Eight years
• Nine years or more

04

Do you have at least two (2) years of experience in a security leadership role?

• Yes
• No

05

Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Train the Trainer Certification is required within 6 months of hire. Do you understand this condition of employment?

• Yes
• No

06

Basic life support/cardiopulmonary resuscitation is required within 6 months of hire. Do you understand this condition of employment?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you have your certification as a Certified Healthcare Protection Administrator?

• Yes
• No

08

You must possess a valid drivers license and own mode of transportation at the time of hire and throughout employment. Do you understand this condition of employment?

• Yes
• No

09

Are you able to successfully perform the Essential Functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation?

• Yes
• No

10

Are you able to meet the Physical Requirements and Working Conditions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation?

• Yes
• No

11

Have you ever been convicted of a violation of any criminal statute whether felony or misdemeanor, or do you currently have a charge pending for any felony, misdemeanor, or other criminal offense excluding minor traffic violations? NOTE: Applicants are not obligated to disclose a sealed juvenile record of arrest, custody, complaint, disposition, diversion, adjudication, or sentence.

• Yes
• No

12

If you answered "yes", please list offense(s) and date(s) of occurrence(s). NOTE: A conviction record is not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered in relation to the position applied for.

13

If you answer yes to claiming Veterans Preference, you must attach to your application, before submission, a copy of your DD214 including page 4 identifying your character of service (and IF disabled, verification of disability from the VA), OR if you are a spouse of a 100% disabled veteran, you must attach a copy of your spouses DD214, showing character of service, a copy of the veterans disability verification from the Department of Veterans Affairs demonstrating a 100% permanent disability rating, and proof of marriage to the veteran; OR if you are a spouse of an active service member, you must attach a copy of your spouses active service orders and proof of marriage to the active service member. I understand this requirement that documents must be attached.

• Yes
• No
• I am not claiming Veterans Preference

14

Are you able to work varied days and shifts?

• Yes
• No

15

The pay range salary for this position is $7,214.63 to $11,545.11 per month. Is this acceptable to you?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Douglas County (NE)

Address 1819 Farnam Street, Suite 505

Omaha, Nebraska, 68183

Phone 402-444-6188

Website http://hr.douglascounty-ne.gov/employment