Job Description

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy
Job Posting closes: December 10, 2025


Agency Information: Osawatomie State Hospital


About the Position
Who can apply: Anyone
Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Work Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday, 12:00 AM - 8:00AM
Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes
Search Keywords: Safety and Security Officer, SSO, Emergency Response, Dispatch, First Responder, Fire Safety, Operator


Compensation: $20.13/hr
Plus a $0.50 shift differential (Varies depending on shift)
TEMPORARY additional differential of $2.50/hr for all hours worked.


Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.
Employment Benefits
Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
Sick & Vacation leave
Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
Fitness Centers in select locations
Employee discounts with the STAR Program
Retirement and deferred compensation programs


Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information...


Osawatomie State Hospital is licensed by the State of Kansas to provide care and treatment for adults diagnosed with psychiatric disorders regardless of ability to pay. There are currently two hospitals on the Osawatomie campus in Miami county: Osawatomie State Hospital (OSH) and Adair Acute Care (AAC). Adair Acute Care are a 60-bed facility, certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.


Position is located at Osawatomie State Hospital, days/hours may vary. This position may require you to work weekends. A negative drug screen is required as a condition of employment.


All employees are expected to work in a harmonious and cooperative fashion with other staff to provide efficient and effective customer service: to use free time as available to assist other staff in the completion of work assignments and perform other tasks as needed; to contribute to a positive work environment through a positive, helpful, courteous demeanor towards staff, customers, and the general public; and to adhere to appropriate standards of conduct regarding the use of leave, reports to work on time and in the designated fashion.


The purpose of the Safety and Security Officer I position is to provide fire protection for patients, staff, and visitors. It directs the enforcement of Interim Life Safety Codes, Fire safety inspections, ensures compliance with all rules and regulations from the State Fire Marshall Office, CMS, and Joint Commission. This position performs numerous duties and assignments in support of hospital operations. Telephone operator, 911 operators, conducts searches at the Admissions, First Responder duties, de-escalate physical confrontations, operates the hospital Visitor Center, serves as an Admissions Clerk when coverage is needed, escort patients, conducts physical security inspections of all 50 hospital buildings, assists nursing with administration of patient meds, patrols grounds, enforces traffic codes, maintains hospital Operations Log, and other duties as assigned by supervisor. It reports to the Shift Supervisor and acts as a Fire Responder for any/ all emergencies.


The essential functions of this position require physical strength to frequently push, pull, twist, bend, squat, walk, stand for extended periods of time, lift and/or restrain residents with or without assistance and respond to aggressive resident behavior with specific, trained techniques. Must be able to observe and respond to residents in distress.


Osawatomie State Hospital Adair Acute Care is funded in part by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and is subject to requirements bestowed by Federal and State levels of government conditions of participation.


Position Summary & Responsibilities
Position Summary: The Security Officer ensures a safe and secure environment for patients, staff, and visitors at Osawatomie State Hospital. This role involves patrolling hospital grounds, responding to emergencies, assisting with patient safety, conducting fire and safety inspections, and enforcing hospital policies. Security Officers work collaboratively with law enforcement, hospital staff, and patients to maintain a therapeutic and secure environment.


Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
Inspect hospital buildings for fire and safety compliance; implement corrective actions.
Patrol hospital campus and respond to security or safety incidents.
Assist with emergency preparedness drills and respond to fire alarms, codes, or crises.
Intervene in patient-related incidents to ensure safety of all involved.
Escort and transport patients during admissions and discharges.
Enforce hospital policies, including visitor rules, traffic, and dress code.
Investigate crimes, secure scenes, and collaborate with law enforcement when needed.
Complete reports, documentation, and required training certifications.


Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalency and valid Kansas Driver's license
Preferred Qualifications: Prior firefighter experience and prior crisis management experience.
Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements: Positions in this class require that at the time of appointment the selected candidate must take and pass a drug screening test approved by the Division of Personnel Services. Persons hired must also pass a law enforcement security clearance in compliance with policies of the Department of Aging and Disability Services.


Recruiter Contact Information
Email: OSH.HR@ks.gov
Phone: (913) 755-7333


Job Application Process
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Start your draft job application, upload other required documents, and Submit when it is complete.
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Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter.
Email - sent to the Preferred email on the My Contact Information page
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Required Documents for this Application to be Complete
Upload these on the Careers - My Job Applications page


Transcripts


DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran's Preference)


Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application
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Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate: A valid Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is a condition of employment for all employees of the State of Kansas. Applicants (including non-residents) who receive a formal job offer for a State job, are required to obtain a valid Tax Clearance within ten (10) days of the job offer. A Tax Clearance can be obtained through the Kansas Department of Revenue who reviews individual accounts for compliance with Kansas Tax Law.


If you have a missing tax return(s) or you owe taxes to the State of Kansas, please know that the Kansas Department of Revenue will work with you. The Kansas Department of Revenue can set you up on a payment plan to receive a Tax Clearance so you can get a job working for the State of Kansas. The Kansas Department of Revenue can be contacted at 785-296-3199. Kansas Department of Revenue - Tax Clearance Frequently Asked Questions


How to Claim Veterans Preference
Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.


Learn more about claiming Veteran's Preference


How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference


Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.


Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference


PLEASE NOTE: The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be scanned and emailed to Gustavo.Victoriano@ks.gov, or can be mailed/delivered in person to:


ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator
Office of Personnel Services
Docking State Office Building
915 SW Harrison Ave, Suite 260
Topeka, KS 66612


Equal Employment Opportunity


The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.


If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.


Work Location: In person