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Security Officer Sr. - SHS

Posting Begin Date: 2025/04/25

Posting End Date: 2025/05/25

Category: Law Enforcement

Work Type: Full Time

Minimum Salary: 15.50

Maximum Salary: 15.50

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

Description

DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND INDEPENDENCE OF IDAHOANS

*THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO BE CONSIDERED.

State Hospital South has an excellent opportunity for a full-time (32 hours per week/full benefits)Security Officer Seniorand is seeking applicants that want to help with our mission of strengthening the health, safety and independence of Idahoans. This position ensures the safety and security of our residents, staff, buildings, and grounds, respond to emergencies, and performs related work.

Hours for this position are mostly afternoon shift including weekends, holidays, and may at times require midnight or day shift.

State Hospital South was established in 1886 and is in beautiful Southeast Idaho, an area best known for Oregon Trail and Native American history, amazing fly fishing, towering mountain peaks with abundant wildlife and awe-inspiring geological sites. State Hospital South inBlackfootprovides psychiatric inpatient treatment and skilled nursing care for Idaho’s adult citizens with the most serious and persistent mental illnesses. The hospital works in partnership with families and communities to enable clients to return to community living. State Hospital South includes 110 psychiatric adult beds and 42 skilled nursing beds. It also maintains a statewide program to restore the competency of criminal justice patients.

This position is not eligible for telework.

The Idaho Department of Health & Welfare is a drug-free workplace.   Any applicant offered employment in this position at the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test. In addition, successful candidates will be required to complete a criminal history background investigation. Employment is dependent upon satisfactory results of the investigation.

BENEFITS:

We have one of the Nation's best state retirement systems (https://www.persi.idaho.gov/members-1/) (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit.

OTHER EXCELLENT BENEFITS

+ 11 paid holidays

+ Generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start

+ Paid parental leave (https://dhr.idaho.gov/information-for-state-employees/)

+ Medical, dental, vision insurance - incredible rates! (full-time/30+ hours per week)

+ PERSI Choice 401(k)

+ Deferred compensation plan

+ Life insurance

+ Short and long-term disability insurance

+ Student Loan Forgiveness (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service)

+ Wellness programs

+ Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

+ Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

+ Wide variety of training opportunities

+ Some positions offer flexible hours and/or telecommuting

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

+ Investigate campus incidents such as thefts, vandalism and assaults.

+ Write up and file reports with authorities.

+ Participates with local law-enforcement officers in investigations.

+ Maintains chain-of-evidence in criminal cases by cataloging and securing evidence.

+ Escorts campus personnel transporting large sums of money.

+ Serves as back-up or fill-in for security staff.

+ Develops positive working relations with patrons and facility staff.

+ May perform parking enforcement duties.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

You must possess all the minimum qualifications below to pass the exam for this position. Please make sure your resume or work history supports your meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to do this may disqualify you from being considered for this position. It is highly recommended to attach a one-page cover letter to your application to demonstrate how you meet the requirements below.

+ Good knowledge of building security procedures. Typically gained completing training related to building security measures and related security issues AND at least one year of experience performing building security.

+ Experience applying fire and life safety hazards. Typically gained by approximately one year experience identifying and reporting fire and safety hazards.

+ Experience evaluating and handling disturbances and security emergencies reading, applying, and following written and oral instructions. Typically gained through training in crowd control and emergency response AND at least one year experience performing this type of work on a job.

+ Experience writing business reports, investigative reports, or detailed documentation.

+ Experience typing or using a keyboard.

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If you have questions, please contact us at:

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(answered Monday through Friday during business hours MST)

EMAIL: [email protected]

PHONE: (208) 334-0681

EEO/ADA/Veteran:

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email[email protected].

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.