Security Support Care Assistant- Security (Fsh)

Security Support Care Assistant- Security
Salary: $3,623.32/month
Job Location:
Fulton State Hospital
600 East Fifth Street
Fulton, MO 65251
Why you'll love this position:
Fulton State Hospital is a community of caring, skilled people, partnering with individuals challenged by mental illness to inspire healing and recovery. Through Respect, Encouragement, Compassion, Opportunity, Value, Excellence, and Responsiveness, YOU can contribute to individuals' recovery and positively impact those you serve by being a team member within our Medical Department.
More reasons to love this position:
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 .
What you'll do:

• Provide direct care, treatment, and/or security of forensic psychiatric and/or sex offender clients in minimum, intermediate, and high security areas
• May perform internal environment of care checks or perform some security-related functions in a mental health care setting
• Conduct regular rounds throughout the facility and/or grounds observing the demeanor of public, employees 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, clients or the public to an immediate supervisor or other administrator
• Response 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. Also assisting with distressed residents/clients
• Dispatches facility vehicles; receives reports of difficulties with vehicles and arranges for repairs and also checks oil/gas to ensure readiness for the next use
• Transports staff, residents/clients and/or suspects as needed
• 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

Knowledge, skills and abilities:
In addition to skills identified in the previous levels: Knowledge of the buildings and grounds patrolled, and rules and regulations pertaining to facility security requirements. Knowledge of entry-control operations. Ability to follow a prescribed routine in making rounds to monitor assigned buildings and/or grounds. Ability to walk for long periods, both indoors and outdoors under varying work and climatic conditions. Ability to operate a motor vehicle and maintain a valid vehicle operator's license.
All you need for success:
Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 20 years or older to work in High Security NFC Units
• Ability to work with clients with physical or mental illness, developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, and/or the geriatric population
• Ability to perform first aid and emergency treatments as instructed

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of Direct Care experience or comparable experience working in Law Enforcement, Corrections or Private Security.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Ability to provide compassion and empathy

If you have questions about this position please contact:
DMH.FSHHR@dmh.mo.gov
The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.