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State of Colorado Safety Security Officer I- Fort Logan in Denver, Colorado
Safety Security Officer I- Fort Logan
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Safety Security Officer I- Fort Logan
Salary
$21.53 - $32.00 Hourly
Location
Denver, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
IIC 06811 9/11/24
Department
Colorado Department of Human Services
Division
OBH - CMHIFL
Opening Date
09/11/2024
Closing Date
9/19/2024 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Type of Announcement
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address
3520 W Oxford Ave, Denver, CO 80236, USA
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
jazzma.gamboa@state.co.us
Salary Note
Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.
How To Apply
Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
Description
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Department Information
This position is open to Colorado state residents only.
Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
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CDHSCareers
Colorado Mental Health Hospital Institute at Fort Logan (CMHHIFL)
The Colorado Mental Health Institute at Fort Logan (CMHIFL) is a 94-bed psychiatric facility located in Denver that is dedicated to meeting the needs of the community by providing mental health treatment to the adult population in the metro area. The mission of CMHIFL is to provide the highest quality mental health services to adults with complex, serious and persistent mental illness within the resources available. CMHIFL is dedicated to promoting Trauma Informed Care and promoting the implementation of Trauma Informed Practices within the organization.
The Safety Department exists to maintain the safety and security of the CMHIFL campus. Duties of the Safety Department include maintaining a safe environment for patients, personnel, and visitors, providing assistance to the clinical staff in the various types of patient treatment programs, assisting with the management of aggressive/assaultive individuals, and monitoring and evaluating the impact of applicable laws and regulations. The Safety Department staff follows accepted practices including policies and procedures. The department supports patient care and the safety of buildings, grounds, equipment, occupants, and internal physical systems. This work unit reports and resolves situations that pose a threat to life, health, or property.Description of Job
About this Position:
This position exists to ensure a safe work environment through application of and adherence to CMHIFL/CDHS policies, Joint Commission Standards, Life Safety Codes, and Colorado Revised Statutes. The position responds to crisis situations (i.e physical or verbal assaults against persons or property, suicidal behavior) following hospital policies and procedures, assists nursing and clinical staff to ensure a safe and therapeutic environment. This position assists with environmental safety checks and on unit/campus transports to treatment programming and meals. Job duies in this poisiton include:
Safety Support Services:
Respond to hospital staff requests for assistance
Performs supportive actions and approved physical intervention techniques, as necessary
Maintain safety and security throughout the hospital by responding to psychiatric emergencies and non-emergency situations
Exercise sound judgment and emotional control when evaluating possible risk while taking into consideration the physical and mental well-being of all patients and staff
Participate in defusing and debriefing all incidents
Actively uses effective communication skills, Verbal Defense Interventions (VDI) skills and Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) skills when interacting with patients and staff in a positive and respectful manner
Support patient transport needs when appropriate
Patrol and Observation /Rounding:
Provide hospital security and enforcement by patrol and observation designed to detect, prevent and control security incidents at CMHIFL
Investigate and document reports of criminal activity
Provide traffic surveillance and parking control
Maintain hospital safety via routine physical checks
Perform monthly safety inspections of clinical units
Identify security violations and safety hazards and take necessary actions to correct the problem (i.e. initiation of work orders, contact DFM personnel, reporting to appropriate person, etc.)
Perform monthly fire drills and evaluate staff to insure efficient training
Police Liasons:
- Communicates with Colorado Bureau of Investigations concerning criminal records and missing patient reports, and communicates with other police agencies, acting as liaison between Fort Logan and police and sheriff department around the metro area, the State, and the Nation.
Other Duties as Assigned:
- Any other duties that may arise while completing the tasks of this position to meet the needs of the unit and Department
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
Substitution:
None
Conditions of Employment:
- Full Background. CDHS employees (all Direct contact with vulnerable persons):
CBI name check and fingerprint check, ICON Colorado court database, Medicare fraud database, Reference Checks, Professional License verification (licensure requirements), Drug Screen, PREA (Division of Youth Services), Trails check (direct contact with children), CAPS (direct contact with adults – Mental Health Institutes, Regional Centers, Veterans Community Living Centers).
Must be 21 years of age or older
Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado driver's license
Shift Work – May be required to work evening or weekend shifts, holidays, voluntary or mandatory overtime both in the clinic, or on patient units throughout CMHHIFL.
Travel – May be required to escort patients off grounds
Shall not initiate or engage in sexual, social, personal or financial relationships with patientseither during orany time after hospitalization, even if the patient requests or initiates such a relationship. All relationships with current or former patients must be disclosed on your application
Successfully pass all modules of the CMHHIFL New Employee Orientation core curriculum to include English reading comprehension, relevant competency assessments and written/practical exams in Defensive Tactics.
Possess the physical ability to successfully complete CTI and CPR.
Lift arms above the head and kick as high as own waist
Stabilize another person to accomplish a controlled take down
Withstand impact on own body using an ASP shield
Rotate body 90 degrees with feet planted for using a defensive tactic.
Kneel on one or both knees and stand up again with multiple repetitions.
Must be able to see and hear in order to observe, address and respond to potential breaches in safety.
Seize, hold, control or subdue violent or assaultive persons and defend oneself or to others to prevent injury.
Demonstrate body agility, strength of all four limbs and the ability to walk and climb stairs consistently.
Work in situations involving assaultive behaviors, physical control of another person and/or restraint situations.
Ability to read and comprehend the English language; effectively and fluently communicates in English, both verbally and in writing.
Work in an environment with fluctuating noise and temperature (hot and cold) which may include working outdoors in inclement weather and/or concrete floor/wall work settings.
Willing and able to travel.
2-step TB (tuberculosis) screening is required of all new employees upon hire.
Annual influenza vaccination, unless an authorized exemption is provided.
Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application and provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.
Appeal Rights:
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.
An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action.
For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov ; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.
Supplemental Information
How to Apply (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#how-to-apply)
The Assessment Process
For additional recruiting questions, please contact jazzma.gamboa @state.co.us.
About Us:
If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Human Services (https://www.colorado.gov/cdhs) (CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety, independence, and well-being of the people of Colorado. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer:
Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan www.copera.org plus 401(k) and 457 plans
Medical and dental health plans
Employer supplemented Health Savings Account
Paid life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
BenefitHub state employee discount program
Employee Wellness program MotivateMe
Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more
Remote work arrangements for eligible positions
*Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more
information, go to https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programs .
Our Values:
We believe in a people-first approach: To serve the people of Colorado, we develop a culture and work environment that creates an energized, inspired, and healthy team capable of giving their best to Coloradans .
Balance creates quality of life: We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility, health and wellness, and employee engagement.
We hold ourselves accountable: We take responsibility through our actions, programs, and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado.
Transparency matters: We are open and honest with employees, our partners, the Coloradans we serve, and the public.
We are ethical: We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right, not what is easy.
Collaboration helps us rise together: We work together with all partners, employees, and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans.
We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
ADAA Accommodations: CDHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Nancy Schmelzer, at cdhs_ada@state.co.us or call 1-800-929-0791.
THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits
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