Alabama DMH / MH Security Officer II

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

JOB TITLE: MH Security Officer II
OPEN DATE: 5/19/2023
CLOSE DATE: 6/2/2023
NUMBER: 23-04
JOB CODE: S3000
JOB LOCATION: Taylor Hardin Secure Medical Facility, Tuscaloosa, Alabama

SALARY
• Range 71 ($37,785.60 – $63,175.20 Annually).
• Salary will be commensurate with experience. Limitations apply to current State employees.

BENEFITS
• 12 paid holidays.
• 1 personal leave day accrued each January.
• 13 sick leave days.
• 13 annual leave days accrued in the first year of employment.
• Longevity bonus annually after 5 years of employment.
• Very low-cost health and dental insurance through the Alabama State Employee Insurance Board.
• Defined retirement benefit (not impacted by economic downturns) and a pre-retirement death benefit through the Retirement Systems of Alabama.
▪ After 1 year, the minimum amount of the pre-retirement death benefit paid to your designated beneficiary is at least equal to your current or previous fiscal year annual salary.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• High School diploma or GED equivalency, supplemented by an approved course conducted by a police academy.
• 12 months or more recent experience of a responsible nature in police or security work.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
• Must be certified as a law enforcement officer by the Alabama Peace Officer Standards and Training (APOST) Commission and current with all required training and education required by APOST.
• Must pass a physical agility exam as set by the department.
• Must be 21 years of age with high personal and moral standards and must have a clean police and work record.
• Possession of a valid Alabama Driver’s License is required.

KIND OF WORK
• Protects property and maintains the safety and security of the facility.
• Supervises police activities during the assigned shift.
• Safeguards facility property, patients, and employees against fire, theft, vandalism, and other hazards.
• Responds to emergencies and unexpected incidents.
• Receives verbal and written orders from a superior police officer or other facility officials.
• Complies with established laws, rules, and policies, as reviewed through reports, conferences, and accomplishments.
• Perform other related duties.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
• Knowledge of NCIC procedures.
• Knowledge of security assessment information.
• Ability to work any assigned shift and overtime.
• Ability to maintain firearms qualifications.
• Ability to organize, plan and implement work in an independent manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

METHOD OF SELECTION
• Applicants will be rated based on an evaluation of their job-related training, abilities, experience, and education, and should provide adequate work history identifying experiences related to the duties and minimum qualifications as mentioned above.
• All relevant information is subject to verification.
• Drug screening and security clearances will be conducted on prospective applicants being given serious consideration for employment whose job requires direct contact with patients.

Click Here to Apply Now: https://laserfiche.alabama.gov/Forms/ADMH-Job-Application

Only work experience detailed on the application will be considered. Applications should be submitted by the deadline to be considered. Announcements open until filled will remain open until a sufficient applicant pool is obtained. Applications should be submitted as soon as possible to ensure the application will be considered for the position. Copies of License/Certifications should be uploaded with your application. A copy of the academic transcript is required. Appointment of successful candidate will be conditional based on receipt of the official transcript provided by the school, college, or university.

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