Forensic Security Officer Supervisor
Forensic Security Officer Supervisor
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Introduction
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Our mission at the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is to improve the quality of life of Delaware citizens by promoting health and wellbeing fostering selfsufficiency and protecting vulnerable populations. We prioritize personal and family independence by assisting individuals and families in a variety of life areas.
We offer numerous career opportunities and are dedicated to attracting and retaining highly talented individuals who are ready to make a difference in their community today. DHSS is a great place to kickstart your profession.
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Summary Statement
Description of Occupational Work
This class series uses three levels in the Protection and Security Services occupational group Support Services occupational series and describes work providing protection and security services to staff clients and the general public within a level 5 secure state facility which houses mental health clients.
Work includes monitoring and ensuring the security and safety of state property staff and visitors. Client behavior can be combative and unpredictable. Significant aspects of the work involve the possibility of dealing with crisis and/or emergency situations including the use of physical restraint foot patrol of the resident units conducting room/building searches and monitoring clients in a day hall setting during meals and in group activities. It is important to note that employees work under the direction of clinical staff and while they are trained to recognize unusual or abnormal behavior security officers do not provide clinical observation or services.
Note: This career ladder series incorporates the Forensic Security Officer I and II. The Forensic Security Officer I level is to provide entry for hiring new employees into the class series but does not preclude hiring new employees at higher levels. Employees may be promoted through the career ladder in accordance with job requirements and promotional standards. Promotional standards a selection document under separate cover sets forth the criteria that defines and describes the requirements that must be met at each level. Advancement of employees through the career ladder is dependent on an agencys/departments operational needs and distribution of work.
The Forensic Security Officer Supervisor level although not part of the career ladder provides competitive opportunity for movement of employees.Essential Functions
Essential functions are fundamental core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.
- Maintains control of persons and property in compliance with policies relative to safety security and orderliness.
- Monitors and ensures the safety of state property as well as safety and location of staff and visitors by performing work such as controlling ingress and egress of people through a secure point of access within the forensic building and units.
- Answers internal emergency call received via the facility emergency phone line relays information to the appropriate authorities and monitors internal alarm systems.
- Uses electronic intercom and closedcircuit camera systems to communicate with staff accurately identify and verify authorized access granting sector by sector access from the control center.
- Observes the behavior of clients and alerts nursing and other clinical staff of behavioral changes; monitors conduct of visitors; and takes action to deescalate potentially violent or disruptive situations.
- Responds to psychiatric emergencies involving combative clients and assists in detaining trespassers violators and searching for missing clients.
- Responds to internal hazards risks fires or other emergencies.
- Makes regular rounds of the forensic buildings units and perimeter and ensures that all safety devices on doors and windows are operable and secure.
- Conducts inspections and searches of clients visitors grounds and building perimeter for weapons or other contraband and takes client counts.
- Provides general information to forensic unit visitors and gives directions as required.
- May be required to prepare logs statistical information incident reports and use of force reports.
Job Requirements
Applicants must have education training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
- One year of experience in maintaining the security and safety of individuals and facilities.
- One year of experience in interpreting and applying laws rules regulations policies and procedures related to the protection of the health safety welfare or rights of clients in a psychiatric setting.
- Coursework training and/or experience in staff supervision which may include performing as a lead worker overseeing the work of others.
- Possession of a valid Drivers License (not suspended revoked or canceled or disqualified from driving).
Additional Posting Information
Conditions of Hire
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in EVerify and will provide the federal government with your Form I9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to ourJob Seeker Resources.
DHSS does not provide employmentbased sponsorship.
Benefits
To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at Process
The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment job title and job duties. For education and training list name of educational provider training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.
Once you have submitted your application online all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the My Applications tab .
Accommodations
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. TDD users may request an auxiliary aid or service by calling (800)or by visiting . You may also call (302)or email for additional applicant services support.
The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
Key Skills
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