Qualified Persons Security Personnel (QPSP)

The Qualified Persons Security Personnel (QPSP) role involves supporting a safe and secure healthcare environment, particularly in emergency departments and urgent care centers, by protecting vulnerable mental health patients and care teams. QPSPs are trained to de-escalate events, secure patients, and may take custody of individuals awaiting involuntary medical examinations or psychiatric assessments. This position requires maintaining a valid security guard license and completing specialized training under the Mental Health Act.