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

Job Details - More reasons to love this position The Missouri Department of Mental Health is dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and public understanding of mental illness and developmental disabilities. By joining our team, YOU can make a difference in the lives of those impacted by a mental illness or developmental disability, so they could pursue their dreams, live their lives to the fullest, and be a valued member of their communities.

Contact Details - If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact: For questions contact the Human Resources Office at: Olivia.Kraus@dmh.mo.gov or Cleola.Butler@dmh.mo.gov

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

· Conduct regular rounds throughout the facility and/or grounds observing the demeanor of public, employees, residents or 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

· Response to routine questions and provide directions to the public

· Direct 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

· Takes necessary action in removing unruly individuals or detaining them until proper authorities arrive

· Dispatches facility vehicles; receives reports of difficulties with vehicles and arranges for repairs and 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

· Conduct fire prevention inspections and respond 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

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