Security officer psychiatric hospital Job at State of Missouri, Illinois

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  • State of Missouri
  • Illinois

Job Description

Job Location: This position will be located at Hawthorn Children's Psychiatric Hospital, 1901 Pennsylvania Ave., St. Louis, MO 63133

Hawthorn Children's Psychiatric Hospital provides specialized care for children and adolescents diagnosed with mental illness. We are looking for a Security Officer to ensure that our facility, including clients and staff, remain safe and undisturbed.

Hawthorn Children’s Psychiatric Hospital uses the Sanctuary Model to guide our interactions with our teammates and the care we provide to our consumers in order to promote healing, safety, and nonviolence. This is accomplished by following the Foundation of Sanctuary – The Four Pillars of (1) Trauma Theory, (2) Seven Commitments, (3) S.E.L.F. (Safety, Emotion, Loss, and Future), (4) Sanctuary Tool Kit.

  • Conduct regular rounds throughout the facility and/or grounds observing the demeanor of public, employees, residents and clients
  • Takes necessary action to ensure that proper conduct is followed
  • Investigates acts of vandalism or theft and works closely with law enforcement officials on investigations as needed
  • Prepares reports of infractions of laws, regulations and/or rules that occur on the grounds or within the building
  • Reports questionable conduct of employees, residents, clients or the public to an immediate supervisor or other administrator
  • Responds to routine questions and provides directions to the public
  • Directs and controls traffic at parking lots of public buildings/facilities. May include installing traffic signs around emergency areas
  • Assists in implementing training programs involving security procedures
  • Assists in organizing and conducting searches when residents/clients walk away or escape.
  • Takes necessary action in removing unruly individuals or detaining them until proper authorities arrive
  • Dispatches facility vehicles; receives reports of difficulties with vehicles
  • Assists other facility personnel in maintaining security and ensuring that necessary precautionary measures are taken for the protection of individuals and property
  • Conducts fire prevention inspections and responds to all fire alarms
  • Performs work in accordance with established rules and regulations; receives supervision from a higher level Security Officer or other designated administrative supervisor
  • Performs other related work as assigned
  • Possession of a high school diploma or proof of high school equivalency
  • One or more years of experience as a Security Guard with the State of Missouri, or experience in military, civilian security, law enforcement or experience within an intermediate/maximum security mental health facility performing security functions
  • Possess a valid driver’s license

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

For questions contact the Human Resources Office at: Michael.Tillman@dmh.mo.gov

Job Tags

Part time, Work at office, Immediate start,

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