Job Description

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Fulfill your passion for serving others and making a difference in your community while starting a state government career and enjoy great pay and benefits, a team environment, and rewarding work. This position provides a safe and secure working environment for patients, employees, and Wyoming State Hospital visitors.

Human Resource Contact: Brenda Hales / / 307-444-0791

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.

• Respond to medical emergencies and security calls involving patients and staff. Situations may require the use of CPR and/or an AED.
• Perform surveillance by patrolling, and assist as needed by vehicle or on foot.
• Conduct monthly, and quarterly fire drills, Evaluate and document each area\'s performance during the drill, and participate in briefings afterward to suggest ways to become more efficient and identify what may have been done incorrectly.
• Maintain safety equipment
• Transportation of staff and other individuals
• Respond to patient behavior emergencies and assume a lead role for difficult, aggressive, or combative patient behaviors.
• Assist local law enforcement with emergency detentions
• Train staff in the use of mechanical restraints
• Ensure staff and visitors obey stop signs and speed limits, and it acts as a deterrent to would-be trespassers.
• Respond to client behavior emergencies and assume a lead role for difficult, aggressive, or combative patient behaviors.
• Fingerprint new employees
• Conduct daily security checks on facility buildings and surrounding state property
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of security procedures
• Ability to accurately write reports and document information.
• State and local laws pertaining to trespassing
• Skills in verbal and written communication.
• Ability to respond appropriately in crisis situations and the skills to interact with local emergency response personnel.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Associate\'s Degree (typically in Criminal Justice)

Experience:

0-1 year of progressive work experience as a Security Guard with the acquired knowledge at the level of a Security Escort

OR

Education & Experience Substitution:

1-3 years of progressive work experience as a Security Guard with the acquired knowledge at the level of a Security Escort

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Agency may require a CDL license.

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Physical ability to lift, twist, bend, pull, and push up to 50 lbs.
• Work in a variety of locations and conditions and on a variety of surfaces.
• Ability to perform CPR, Crisis Management, and utilize proper practices in infection control and defensive driving.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing will be conducted on safety-sensitive positions. Drug testing will be completed on any position if reasonable suspicion exists.
• A background check, including the taking of fingerprints, will be completed through the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation, the Department of Family Services, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for every successful applicant.
• A current Influenza Vaccination is required.
• We participate in

and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 info to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S. * The Wyoming Department of Health offers an excellent benefits package, including medical/dental/vision insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, state retirement plan, deferred compensation program, and longevity pay.

• Employees of this facility will be expected to follow all rules and requirements established by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding COVID-19.

Supplemental Information

048-Department of Health - Behavioral Health Division - Wyoming State Hospital

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The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.

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