Location: Oswego,KS, USA
Job Posting
Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy
* Job Posting closes: 10/25/2024
Parsons State Hospital & Training Center
Vision Statement: People experiencing the highest quality of life regardless of the challenges.
Mission Statement: To improve lives by connecting people with supports and services.
About the Position:
* Who can apply: Anyone (External)
* Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
* Full/Part-time: Full Time
* Regular/Temporary: Temp
* Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt
* Work Schedule: Varies
* Eligible to Receive Benefits: No
* Veterans' Preference Eligible:Yes
* Search Keywords:Safety & Security
Compensation:
* $18.70 / hour
* Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.
This is a Temp position
Position is located at Parsons State Hospital & Training Center, Days/hours may vary. Will work weekend hours.
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 & Security Officer is to provide on-grounds safety and security to the residents, staff and property of PSHTC which includes patrolling (by vehicle and under one's own ability); locating, pursuing, and subduing AWOLs and suspicious persons; making inside and outside building checks; responding and assisting in emergency situations; enforcing appropriate laws and regulations. Fire and evacuation drills, checking fire equipment, and reporting fire violations are other responsibilities. Emergencies or unusual situations may require this position to be available for off-duty call-in.
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. Have the ability to quickly locate, chase, and subdue persons through various terrain and building layouts; the ability to quickly transport injured or immobile persons through various building layouts, terrain, and disaster areas; and the physical ability to identify break-ins from a distance under day and night conditions. Employee must be physically able to restrain and/or control combative residents, and randomly patrol grounds, in order to protect persons and property on the grounds of PSHTC. This requires knowledge and adherence to established security procedures.
Knowledge and proficiency in CIT, CPR, Infection Control, etc., are required to ensure the safety of and prevent injury to employees, residents and others. Proficiency in observation techniques is required to identify suspicious persons/vehicles and/or situations that appear out of the ordinary to ensure the safety of employees, residents, visitors and equipment on the grounds of and in the buildings of PSHTC.
Parsons State Hospital 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.
Qualifications:
Must have current valid drivers license.
Preferred Criteria: Completion of an established training program approved by Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services.
Staff who operates a motor vehicle must possess a valid Kansas driver's license.
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.
Contact Information:
Recruiter Contact:
Name: Crystal Edwards Phone: (620)###-#### x 3064
Email: ...@ks.gov Fax: (620)###-####
Required documents for this application to be complete:
On the My Job Applications page, verify thesedocuments are presentand valid. Upload or delete and upload new if needed.
* DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran's Preference)
Inside your Job Application upload these documents:
* Resume (or choose existing if you have one)
* Cover Letter
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How to Claim Veterans PreferenceVeterans' 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 at the following link: Disability Hiring Preference | Kansas Department of Administration (ks.gov)
Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. 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.
Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference at the following link: Disability Hiring Preference | Kansas Department of Administration (ks.gov)