Security Guard

Security Officer

Open Until Filled

General Description: Fulfill your passion for serving others and making a difference in your community while starting a state government career and enjoy great pay and benefits, a team environment, and rewarding work. This position provides a safe and secure working environment for patients, employees, and Wyoming State Hospital visitors.

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
• Retirement - Pension and 457(b) plans that help you build a secure future
• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities

and MUCH MORE! Click here for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!

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Human Resource Contact: Brenda Hales / View email address on click.appcast.io / View phone number on click.appcast.io

Essential Functions: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.

• Respond to medical emergencies and security calls involving patients and staff. Situations may require the use of CPR and/or an AED.
• Perform surveillance by patrolling and assist as needed by vehicle or on foot.
• Conduct monthly and quarterly fire drills, evaluate and document each area's performance during the drill, and participate in briefings afterward to suggest ways to become more efficient and identify what may have been done incorrectly.
• Maintain safety equipment
• Transportation of staff and other individuals
• Respond to patient behavior emergencies and assume a lead role for difficult, aggressive, or combative patient behaviors.
• Assist local law enforcement with emergency detentions
• Train staff in the use of mechanical restraints
• Ensure staff and visitors obey stop signs and speed limits, and it acts as a deterrent to would-be trespassers.
• Respond to client behavior emergencies and assume a lead role for difficult, aggressive, or combative patient behaviors.
• Fingerprint new employees
• Conduct daily security checks on facility buildings and surrounding state property
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of security procedures
• Ability to accurately write reports and document information.
• State and local laws pertaining to trespassing
• Skills in verbal and written communication.
• Ability to respond appropriately in crisis situations and the skills to interact with local emergency response personnel.

Minimum Qualifications: Education & Experience Substitution: 1-3 years of progressive work experience as a Security Guard with the acquired knowledge at the level of a Security Escort OR Education: Associate's Degree (typically in Criminal Justice) Experience: 0-1 year of progressive work experience as a Security Guard with the acquired knowledge at the level of a Security Escort

Physical Working Conditions:

• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Physical ability to lift, twist, bend, pull, and push up to 50 lbs.
• Work in a variety of locations and conditions and on a variety of surfaces.
• Ability to perform CPR, Crisis Management, and utilize proper practices in infection control and defensive driving.

Notes:

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing will be conducted on safety-sensitive positions. Drug testing will be completed on any position if reasonable suspicion exists.
• A background check, including the taking of fingerprints, will be completed through the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation, the Department of Family Services, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for every successful applicant.
• A current Influenza Vaccination is required.
• We participate in E-verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 info to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.
• The Wyoming Department of Health offers an excellent benefits package, including medical/dental/vision insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, a state retirement plan, a deferred compensation program, and longevity pay.

Working for the State of Wyoming means more than a job — it's a stable, rewarding career that lets you make a difference while enjoying a great quality of life.

Employees enjoy:

• Comprehensive health coverage – medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Voluntary Benefits – including life insurance for you and family members, ambulance, pet insurance, short/long-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts
• Multiple retirement options – including the Wyoming Retirement System and a 457B account, helping you plan for long-term financial security
• Generous paid leave and flexible schedules – vacation, sick leave, paid FMLA and 11 paid holidays each year
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility – for those with qualifying student loans
• Training and professional development – to support your career growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program – Includes paid short-term counseling, legal, financial and work-life benefits and select employee discounts
• Wellness Program – Earn paid time off and incentives by focusing on your personal health

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WORKING FOR THE GREATEST STATE IN THE NATION – Wyoming offers a lifestyle you can't find anywhere else — wide-open spaces, clean air, friendly communities, year-round recreation, and no state income tax.