Mental Health Security Technician, Multiple Positions â Junction City Campus
Mental Health Security Technician, Multiple Positions â Junction City Campus
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$ 3941 - 5211
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Initial Posting Date:
05/04/2025Application Deadline:
05/19/2025Agency:
Oregon Health AuthoritySalary Range:
$3941.00$5211.00Position Type:
EmployeePosition Title:
Mental Health Security Technician Multiple Positions Junction City CampusJob Description:
This is a fulltime permanent classified position which is represented by a union. This recruitment may be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill current or future vacancies.
What will you do
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) Oregon State Hospital(OSH) Security program in Junction City Oregon has a career opportunity for a Mental Health Security Technician.
Security:Monitoring and controlling access points assessing physical security conducting video surveillance monitoring performing interior and exterior patrols to monitor for security breaches and unauthorized individuals on property.
Emergency response:Responding to emergencies calling for assistance and managing patient conduct.
Behavior management:Monitoring patients status providing physical intervention assistance and restraining combative or violent patients.
Security protocols:Developing and implementing security protocols and maintaining knowledge of laws and regulations pertaining to mental health security.
Patient movement: Providing transportation for patients for inhouse as well as off campus outings and appointments using restraints when necessary.
Incident reports:Preparing clear and concise incident reports and other documents used to communicate details of all significant events.
Customer service:Providing customer service and support to all patients staff and visitors.
Other support:Assist with patient admissions process mail contacting Oregon State Police as needed distribute badges and keys and collect and process evidence for ongoing investigations.
The Oregon State Hospital provides patientcentered psychiatric treatment for adults from throughout the state who need hospitallevel care. Our primary goal is to help people recover from their illness and return to the community. Our services include psychiatric evaluation diagnosis and treatment as well as community outreach and peer support. Watch Welcome to the Oregon State Hospital video here.
Whats in it for you The Oregon State Hospital is a team of passionate individuals working to promote health across the lifespan of individuals families and communities. We value and support unique perspectives using a traumainformed approach and aim to reflect these values in our hiring practices professional development and workplace. We are committed to racial equity as a driving factor to improve health outcomes for all communities that experience inequities.
We offer exceptional medical vision and dental benefit packages for you and your qualified family members with minimal outofpocket costs (member cost share is as low as 1% 5%). Try this free virtual benefits counselor by clicking here: Leave Days:
11 paid holidays each year.
3 additional paid personal business days each year.
8 hours of paid sick leave accrued each month.
8 hours of vacation leave accrued each month with increases every 5 years.
Pension and Retirement plans. After six months of service you may qualify for the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS). New employees may be enrolled in the Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
Student Loan Forgiveness; Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity. The PSLF program may forgive student loan balances after youve made the equivalent of 120 qualifying monthly payments.
Optional benefits include shortterm disability longterm disability deferred compensation savings program and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
Continuous growth and development opportunities.
Click here to learn more and access a summary of State of Oregon benefits.
The Oregon Health Authority is committed to:
Eliminating health inequities in Oregon by 2030
Becoming an antiracist organization
Developing and promoting culturally and linguistically appropriate programs and
Developing and retaining a diverse inclusive and equitable workforce that represents the diversity cultures strengths and values of the people of Oregon.
Special Qualifications:
Must possess a valid drivers license and an acceptable driving record.
Minimum Qualifications:
One year of experience providing security services; OR
One year of experience providing direct care to patients in a mental health setting.
Desired Attributes:
Experience working in a health care setting.
Experience monitoring grounds via camera control.
Experience investigating critical incidents.
Experience in searches.
Experience in perimeter checks.
Experience recognizing and appreciating various individual and cultural differences.
Working Conditions:
Requires working inside under crowded conditions monitoring several monitors. May be exposed to combative patients/residents and/or angry visitors. May be required to drive in adverse road conditions. Work hours subject to change with little notice. May be required to work hours that exceed regular schedule i.e. a double shift or a different shift in addition to regular schedule.
Directions to Apply:
Please fill out the online application and submit a resume.
External Applicants: Click the Apply button and submit your application. Click this link for the External Candidate job aid and view this video for additional information.
Current State of Oregon employees: Apply through your employee Workday account. View this job aid for assistance.
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Additional Information:
Visa Sponsorships: Oregon Health Authority (OHA) does not offer VISA sponsorship. Within three days of hire you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Securitys I9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. OHA is an EVerify employer and will use EVerify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.
Pay Scale: Upon receiving a salary offer we will conduct a pay equity assessment using the information provided in your application to determine your salary placement upon hire. To ensure a comprehensive evaluation please make certain your application materials are uptodate and thorough. Include relevant details such as your work history education volunteer work lived experiences and any other pertinent information related to the position you are applying for. Please visit the Pay Equity Project homepage to learn more.
Background Check: If you are offered employment your offer will be contingent upon the positive outcome of an abuse check criminal records check and driving records check. The information will be shared with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) Office of Human Resources (OHR). Any criminal or founded abuse history will be reviewed and could result in the withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment.
Veterans: If you are a veteran you may receive veterans preference points. Click here for more information about veterans preference. If you checked that you are a veteran you will receive a notice in your Workday inbox and will be required to provide your documents at that time. Veterans Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs:
This recruitment may be used to establish a list of qualified applicants to fill current or future vacancies.
Questions
If you have questions or would like assistance including an accommodation request under the Americans with Disabilities Act please contact Tiffany Gregg HR Analyst at or text/call. TTY users please use the Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service:. For technical support please call tollfreefor customer service assistance.
Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity and Pay Equity:
The Oregon Health Authority is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression national origin age protected veteran or disabled status genetic information or any other protected class under state or federal law. In addition we do not discriminate or screen applicants based on current or past compensation. To learn more about OHAs mission vision and core values click here.
The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer committed to workforce diversity and antiracism.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
