Shift Safety Supervisor

State of Montana • Fremont, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity as a Shift Safety Supervisor at Montana State Hospital. The Shift Safety Supervisor is responsible for maintaining the overall safety and security of staff and patients at the Forensic Mental Health Facility (FMHF) in Galen. This position supervises and coordinates the work of Forensic Mental Health Technicians to ensure adherence to established safety and security standards, policies, and procedures while assisting patients. Why Join DPHHS Our mission at DPHHS is serving Montanans in their communities to improve health, safety, well-being, and empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents. The State of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience.

Requirements

• Knowledge of relevant equipment and strategies to promote effective safety and security operations in a secure facility.
• Possess knowledge and understanding of security techniques.
• Ability to conduct effective training in-services.
• Ability to write comprehensive reports and summary of events.
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Ability to analyze and communicate processes and situations to others.
• Ability to deal with sensitive and confidential information and follow policy and procedure.
• Meet the following minimum qualifications:
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two-years related experience where security functions played a critical role in performing job duties.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in social sciences, safety, criminal justice, mental health, education, communication, emergency management, healthcare or related field preferred.
• Two-years supervisory experience preferred.
• Other combinations of directly related education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Responsibilities

• maintaining the overall safety and security of staff and patients
• supervises and coordinates the work of Forensic Mental Health Technicians
• ensure adherence to established safety and security standards, policies, and procedures while assisting patients

Benefits

• healthcare coverage
• retirement plans
• paid vacation
• sick leave
• holidays
• work/life balance
• eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
• wide range of advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees