Position Description:

Are you ready to build a career where keeping others safe truly changes lives?

We’re seeking a Psychiatric Safety Officer to join our team and help create a secure, supportive environment for individuals in our care. This role goes beyond traditional security work—you’ll be part of a team that protects, supports, and helps others during critical moments.

What You’ll Do

Monitor facility safety, from perimeter checks to daily interactions with individuals served

Respond quickly to emergencies, helping de-escalate behaviors and ensure safety

Supervise and support individuals served, preventing elopements and maintaining accountability

Operate and monitor communication and surveillance systems (CCTV, alarms, radios, alarms, etc.)

Search for contraband and enforce safety standards throughout the facility

Greet and verify visitors, monitor entry/exit points, and oversee vehicle traffic on grounds

Provide safe, secure transportation to off-site appointments, court, or specialized care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (required)

Experience

Must meet minimum age requirements as defined by state licensing authority or contract (required)

Prior experience in security, public safety, or healthcare preferred

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite preferred

Licenses/Certifications

Valid state driver’s license with a favorable driving record (required)

Ability to obtain and maintain any client-mandated certifications and/or training

Why Join Us

At our core, we believe safety is the foundation of healing. As a Psychiatric Safety Officer, you’ll play a vital role in protecting both individuals served and the staff who care for them. You’ll gain hands-on experience in crisis management and de-escalation, build strong professional skills, and contribute to a team that values trust, adaptability, and integrity. This isn’t just a job—it’s a chance to make a meaningful impact every day while growing your career in a supportive environment.

Perks and Benefits

In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing, including:

DailyPay

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching

Company paid life insurance

Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)

Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts

Pet insurance

Discount and reward programs for Theme Parks & Attractions, Hotels, Rental Cars, Water Parks, Virtual Events & Shows, Movie Tickets, Gift Cards, and more.

*Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.

You Matter

From top to bottom, we are a company of caregivers. If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone at Recovery Solutions, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society’s most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day our team has the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most.

For those of you whose calling it is to serve others, this is your moment. Your chance to join our family and be a part of our mission to care for those desperately in need, and to do your part to heal the world, one patient at a time.

We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

We celebrate a variety of backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description.

We are an Affirmative Action Employer in accordance with applicable state and local laws.