JOB
DSHS BHA Security Guard 3 The Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) is seeking a night shift Security Guard Supervisor to work at the DSHS Behavioral Health and Treatment Center at the Maple Lane Campus located in Grand Mound, Washington just north of Centralia. In this role, you will provide supervision to security officers who provide protection and security to residents, staff and the facility.We are seeking people who can quickly adapt to their environment, who have the skills to proactively manage safety & security situations, and who can be an effective member of our team. A primary focus of this job is on verbal de-escalation and ensuring the direct reports under this position are up to date on all required training and are practicing the de-escalation skills. The hours for this night shift position will be: 10:00pm - 6:30am, with Friday and Saturday off.Evening and Night shifts include a shift differential in addition to the standard compensation rate. Opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary. Some of what you'll doPatrol campus in a vehicle and on foot, provide protection for campus staff, patients, visitors, and property.Provide a security presence, walk-throughs, and safety checks of the units. Supervise and assist security staffPlan, coordinate, direct, and control security activities, responses, and actionsCommunicate with executive management, supervisors, security, and other campus staff through memo reports, surveys, and evaluationsRespond to life and death emergencies and assist law enforcement, fire, and/or other agenciesConfiscate, secure and preserve contraband and evidenceEnsure accountability of equipment, keys, I.D. badges, and other sensitive itemsAssist in providing on-the-job training and orientation for newly hired Security staffPlan and provide specific shift work schedulesProvide counseling to subordinates to resolve disputes, discrepancies, and conflictsConduct monthly check-ins with subordinates and complete monthly reports or other assigned administrative duties as neededCommunicate consistently with the Security Operations Manager regarding all mattersEnsure the shift has proper staffing levels, responds to emergent codes, and acts as the representative for the security departmentWho should applyProfessionals with a high school diploma or GED and 3 years of experience in areas of work such as security guard, correctional officer, store investigator, police officer, police reserve officer, military police, or other law enforcement work. (A certificate of completion in a basic law enforcement training program approved by the Washington Criminal Justice Training Commission, or a certificate of completion in a police or reserve police academy or military training program will substitute for one of the three years of the above experience) Or Three years of experience as a Security Guard 1 Or Two years of experience as a Security Guard 2 Interested? Please provide a current resume and 3 professional references with current contact information along with your online application.Our Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) mission to Transform Lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s mission that you bring an equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.Questions about this opportunity? Please contact alex.baclaan@dshs.wa.gov and reference job number 06652.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384. E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.