Forensic Security Assistant 8-E10 (Center for Forensic Psychiatry)

Michigan State Police; Saline (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals for the role of Forensic Security Assistant. This position involves providing direct care and security for mentally ill patients in a therapeutic environment. Candidates should possess strong skills in patient interaction and independent judgment, as well as the physical agility to respond to various situations. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a challenging yet rewarding setting. If you are passionate about helping others and have the required qualifications, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Completion of 21 semester college credits in any field required.
• Experience in security or mental health settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform direct nursing care duties and security tasks.
• Oversee and participate in therapeutic activities with patients.

Skills

Working with mentally ill patients

Physical agility

Independent judgment

Education

21 semester (32 term) college credits

Job description

The MDHHS mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness. For more information, please visit our MDHHS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan.

This is a non-professional position performing direct nursing care duties, transportation, and security, at an adult mentally ill forensic facility. Employees are subject to the volatility of psychiatric, forensic patients in a therapeutic inpatient hospital setting. Employees must use some independent judgment in the performance of this work. Error in many areas could cause negative consequences. This work requires skill in working with mentally ill patients, employees, and the general public. Requires physical agility in order to respond to a variety of patient care and security related functions. Oversees and participates with patients in therapeutic activities of daily living and diversional activities.

IMMEDIATE VACANCIES AVAILABLE

To be considered for this position you must:

1. Apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.
2. Relevant experience and/or education referred to in the supplemental questions must be documented in the resume, transcript, and/or application to allow for accurate screening.
3. Meet the Selective Position Requirement (SPR) OR SubClass Code (if applicable).
4. Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
5. Attach a cover letter.
6. Attach a copy of an official transcript(s). We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature.

Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. See instructions for attaching files here: Instructions

Education
Completion of 21 semester (32 term) college credits in any field.

Experience
Forensic Security Assistant 8
No specific type or amount is required.

Forensic Security Assistant 9
One year of experience equivalent to a Forensic Security Assistant 8.

Forensic Security Assistant E10
Two years of Forensic Security Assistant experience including one year as a Forensic Security Assistant 9.

Special Requirements, Licenses, and Certifications
Eighteen years of age at time of employment.
Willingness to submit to a thorough background investigation designed to measure the applicant's suitability for forensic security assistant work.
Successful completion of required training.
Possession of a valid driver's license.
***YOU MUST ATTACH A COPY OF YOUR OFFICIAL COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS TO YOUR APPLICATION. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN YOUR APPLICATION BEING SCREENED OUT.***

If you previously held status in this classification and departed within the last three (3) years, please contact Human Resources regarding your interest in a potential reinstatement. Reinstatement is not guaranteed or required.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises.

Your application for any position does not guarantee you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results. This position is located at the Center for Forensic Psychiatry: 8303 Platt Road, Saline, MI 48176.

As a Condition of Employment: this position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal records check.

The Department of Health & Human Services reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

For questions about this specific position, please email [e-mail]. Please reference this job posting number in the subject line.

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