Clinical Security Officer II - Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Fort Logan (Denver)

State of Colorado•Denver, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is open only to Colorado state residents. The Colorado Mental Health Hospital at Fort Logan (CMHHIFL) is expanding its hospital by adding 16 forensic beds to its current 138 patient beds. This expansion will assist in its mission of providing Colorado with the best behavioral health care available. CMHHIFL is dedicated to meeting the needs of the community by providing mental health treatment to the adult population in the metro area. The mission of CMHHIFL is to provide the highest quality mental health services to adults with complex, serious and persistent mental illness within the resources available. CMHHIFL is dedicated to promoting Trauma Informed Care and promoting the implementation of Trauma Informed Practices within the organization. Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. The Safety Department exists to maintain the safety and security of the Ft. Logan campus. Duties of the Safety Department include maintaining a safe environment for patients, personnel, and visitors, providing assistance to the clinical staff in the various types of patient treatment programs, assisting with the management of aggressive/assaultive individuals, and monitoring and evaluating the impact of applicable laws and regulations. The Safety Department staff follows accepted practices including policies and procedures. The department supports patient care and the safety of buildings, grounds, equipment, occupants, and internal physical systems. This work unit reports and resolves situations that pose a threat to life, health, or property. This position exists to ensure a safe work environment through application of and adherence to CDHS policies, Joint Commission Standards, Life Safety Codes, and Colorado Revised Statutes. The position responds to crisis situations (i.e physical or verbal assaults against persons or property, suicidal behavior) following hospital policies and procedures, assists nursing and clinical staff to ensure a safe and therapeutic environment. This position assists with environmental safety checks and on unit/campus transports to treatment programming and meals.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
One (1) year of professional experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position.
Employees are typically on their feet during the entire shift.
Employees must also be willing and able to physically intervene with assaultive patients.
Full Background.
CBI name check and fingerprint check, ICON Colorado court database, Medicare fraud database, Reference Checks, Professional License verification (licensure requirements), Drug Screen, PREA (Division of Youth Services), Trails check (direct contact with children), CAPS (direct contact with adults – Mental Health Institutes, Regional Centers, Veterans Community Living Centers).
Be a minimum of 21 years of age, with no felony convictions or history of domestic violence.
Must possess a valid, unrestricted CO Driver's License
Continued employment is contingent upon successful completion of the DYS Pre-service Training Academy, Field Training Program (FTO), and mandatory annual training in all subject areas.
Transportation of patients in state vehicles travel to assigned training and/or alternate work sites.

Nice To Haves

College education in a behavioral health and or justice-related field.
Experience working with mental health population in positive leadership roles, such as mentoring and coaching.
Experience utilizing verbal de-escalation and motivational techniques.
Relevant years of state service experience.
Experience in scheduling for a 24/7 entity as a shift lead.
Strong organizational skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to work well interpersonally with key stakeholders.
Ability to communicate well with constituents regardless of position and authority
Flexibility in leadership style
Proven record of accountability
Excellent written communication and public speaking skills
Ability to problem solve and execute decisions
Ability to work in a complex political environment
Ability for self-motivation
Positive role model
Teamwork focused

Responsibilities

Respond to hospital staff requests for assistance.
Performs supportive actions and approved physical intervention techniques, as necessary.
Maintain safety and security throughout the hospital by responding to psychiatric emergencies and non-emergency situations.
Exercise sound judgment and emotional control when evaluating possible risk while taking into consideration the physical and mental well-being of all patients and staff.
Participate in defusing and debriefing all incidents.
Actively uses effective communication skills, Verbal Defense Interventions (VDI) skills and Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) skills when interacting with patients and staff in a positive and respectful manner.
Support patient transport needs when appropriate.
Provide hospital security and enforcement by patrol and observation designed to detect, prevent and control security incidents at Ft. Logan.
Document reports of criminal activity.
Provide traffic surveillance and parking control.
Maintain hospital safety via routine physical checks.
Perform monthly safety inspections of clinical units.
Identify security violations and safety hazards and take necessary actions to correct the problem (i.e. initiation of work orders, contact DFM personnel, reporting to appropriate person, etc.)
Perform monthly fire drills and evaluate staff to insure efficient training.
Transport/escort clients and staff to and from various locations on and off hospital grounds (i.e. Admissions, medical appointments, court, CMHIP, etc.)
Perform entries into various security-sensitive areas (After-Hours Pharmacy, Central Medical Supply, Medical Records, Finance/Safe, etc.) with/without staff assistance.
Communicates with other police agencies, acting as liaison between Fort Logan and police and sheriff department around the metro area, the State, and the Nation.
Work lead duties include, but are not limited to, assigning security, control, or crisis intervention work.
Checking the work for conformance to the Joint Commission Standards.
Training new employees on security, control, or intervention procedures and processes.
Recommending assignments, updating and posting the monthly Safety Department schedule.
Work leaders are also subject matter experts in fire safety or hazmat.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan www.copera.org plus 401(k) and 457 plans
Medical and dental health plans
Employer supplemented Health Savings Account
Paid life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
BenefitHub state employee discount program
Employee Wellness program
Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more
Remote work arrangements for eligible positions
Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.