Security Officer Senior - SHS

IdahoPTV; Blackfoot (ID); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PERSI retirement benefits

11 paid holidays

Paid sick leave and vacation

Paid parental leave

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

State Hospital South in Blackfoot, Idaho is seeking a Security Officer Senior to help safeguard residents, staff and facilities. 32 hours/week with full benefits. Responsibilities include investigations, reporting, and coordination with local law enforcement to ensure safety across campus.

The role requires handling emergencies, maintaining evidence, and supporting security operations as needed. Telework is not available; DHS background checks and pre-employment drug tests apply.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of building security procedures, typically gained with training and at least one year in security work.
• Experience applying fire and life safety hazards.
• Experience evaluating and handling disturbances and security emergencies.
• Reading, applying, and following written and oral instructions.
• Experience writing business or investigative reports or detailed documentation.
• Experience typing or using a keyboard.

Responsibilities

• Investigate campus incidents such as thefts, vandalism and assaults.
• Write up and file reports with authorities.
• Participate with local law-enforcement officers in investigations.
• Maintain chain-of-evidence in criminal cases by cataloguing and securing evidence.
• Escort campus personnel transporting large sums of money.
• Serve as back-up or fill-in for security staff.
• Develop positive working relations with patrons and facility staff.
• May perform parking enforcement duties.

Skills

Security procedures

Fire & life safety

Disturbance handling

Instructions comprehension

Report writing

Typing / keyboard use

Job description

Posted 6 days ago | Apply before September 20, 2026

*THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO BE CONSIDERED.

State Hospital South has an excellent opportunity for a full-time (32 hours per week/full benefits) Security Officer Senior and is seeking applicants that want to help with our mission of strengthening the health, safety and independence of Idahoans. This position ensures the safety and security of our residents, staff, buildings, and grounds; respond to emergencies; and performs related work. This includes investigations, record keeping, transportation, safety and over all campus security.Hours for this position varies.

State Hospital Southwas established in 1886 and is in beautiful Southeast Idaho, an area best known for Oregon Trail and Native American history, amazing fly fishing, towering mountain peaks with abundant wildlife and awe-inspiring geological sites. State Hospital South inBlackfootprovides psychiatric inpatient treatment and skilled nursing care for Idaho’s adult citizens with the most serious and persistent mental illnesses. The hospital works in partnership with families and communities to enable clients to return to community living. State Hospital South includes 110 psychiatric adult beds and 42 skilled nursing beds. It also maintains a statewide program to restore the competency of criminal justice patients.

This position is not eligible for telework.

The Idaho Department of Health & Welfare is a drug-free workplace. Any applicant offered employment in this position at the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test.In addition, successful candidates will be required to complete a criminal history background investigation. Employment is dependent upon satisfactory results of the investigation.

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation and benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Paid sick and vacation that begins accruing on your first day of employment; can be used immediately after accruing (no waiting time)
• 2 voluntary supplemental retirement plans including both pre-tax and Roth options
• Deferred compensation plan
• Life insurance for self, spouse, and children
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Wide variety of training opportunities
• Some positions offer flexible hours and/or telecommuting
• Investigate campus incidents such as thefts, vandalism and assaults.
• Write up and file reports with authorities.
• Participates with local law-enforcement officers in investigations.
• Maintains chain-of-evidence in criminal cases by cataloging and securing evidence.
• Escorts campus personnel transporting large sums of money.
• Serves as back-up or fill-in for security staff.
• Develops positive working relations with patrons and facility staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

You must possess all the minimum qualifications below to pass the exam for this position. Please make sure your resume or work history supports your meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to do this may disqualify you from being considered for this position.It is highly recommended to attach a one-page cover letter to your application to demonstrate how you meet the requirements below.

• Good knowledge of building security procedures. Typically gained completing training related to building security measures and related security issues AND at least one year of experience performing building security.
• Experience applying fire and life safety hazards. Typically gained by approximately one year experience identifying and reporting fire and safety hazards.
• Experience evaluating and handling disturbances and security emergencies. Typically gained through training in crowd control and emergency response AND at least one year experience performing this type of work on a job.
• Reading, applying, and following written and oral instructions.
• Experience writing business reports, investigative reports, or detailed documentation.
• Experience typing or using a Keyboard.

DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND INDEPENDENCE OF IDAHOANS

*THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO BE CONSIDERED.

State Hospital South has an excellent opportunity for a full-time (32 hours per week/full benefits) Security Officer Senior and is seeking applicants that want to help with our mission of strengthening the health, safety and independence of Idahoans. This position ensures the safety and security of our residents, staff, buildings, and grounds; respond to emergencies; and performs related work. This includes investigations, record keeping, transportation, safety and over all campus security.Hours for this position varies.

State Hospital Southwas established in 1886 and is in beautiful Southeast Idaho, an area best known for Oregon Trail and Native American history, amazing fly fishing, towering mountain peaks with abundant wildlife and awe-inspiring geological sites. State Hospital South inBlackfootprovides psychiatric inpatient treatment and skilled nursing care for Idaho’s adult citizens with the most serious and persistent mental illnesses. The hospital works in partnership with families and communities to enable clients to return to community living. State Hospital South includes 110 psychiatric adult beds and 42 skilled nursing beds. It also maintains a statewide program to restore the competency of criminal justice patients.

This position is not eligible for telework.

The Idaho Department of Health & Welfare is a drug-free workplace. Any applicant offered employment in this position at the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test.In addition, successful candidates will be required to complete a criminal history background investigation. Employment is dependent upon satisfactory results of the investigation.

BENEFITS:

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation and benefits package, including but not limited to:

• We have one of the Nation's best state retirement systems (PERSI)that offers alifetime benefit at retirement.
• 11paid holidays
• Paid sick and vacation that begins accruing on your first day of employment; can be used immediately after accruing (no waiting time)
• Paid parental leave
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance benefits that become effective first of the month following your hire date. All contributions can be pre-tax (full-time/30+ hours per week)
• 2 voluntary supplemental retirement plans including both pre-tax and Roth options
• Deferred compensation plan
• Life insurance for self, spouse, and children
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Wide variety of training opportunities
• Some positions offer flexible hours and/or telecommuting
• Additional perks and discounts available through medical provider
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligibility
• Employee assistance program

Additional information related to benefits and/or State programs can be found here: https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html.*

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

• Investigate campus incidents such as thefts, vandalism and assaults.
• Write up and file reports with authorities.
• Participates with local law-enforcement officers in investigations.
• Maintains chain-of-evidence in criminal cases by cataloging and securing evidence.
• Escorts campus personnel transporting large sums of money.
• Serves as back-up or fill-in for security staff.
• Develops positive working relations with patrons and facility staff.
• May perform parking enforcement duties.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

You must possess all the minimum qualifications below to pass the exam for this position. Please make sure your resume or work history supports your meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to do this may disqualify you from being considered for this position.It is highly recommended to attach a one-page cover letter to your application to demonstrate how you meet the requirements below.

• Good knowledge of building security procedures. Typical ...
• Experience applying fire and life safety hazards. ...
• Experience evaluating and handling disturbances and security emergencies. ...
• Reading, applying, and following written and oral instructions.
• Experience writing business reports, investigative reports, or detailed documentation.
• Experience typing or using a Keyboard.

SPECIALTY MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A valid driver's license. Must be at least 21 years of age and meet eligibility requirements to drive a state vehicle.

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