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- Responds to psychiatric emergencies involving combative clients and assists in detaining trespassers, violators and searching for missing clients.
- Maintains control of persons and property in compliance with policies relative to safety, security and orderliness.
- Monitors and ensures the safety of state property, as well as safety and location of staff and visitors by performing work such as controlling ingress and egress of people through a secure point of access, within the forensic building and units.
- Answers internal emergency calls received via the facility emergency phone line, relays information to the appropriate authorities, and monitors internal alarm systems.
- Uses electronic intercom and closed-circuit camera systems to communicate with staff to accurately identify and verify authorized access, granting sector by sector access from control center.
- Responds to internal hazards, risks, fires or other emergencies.
- Makes regular rounds of the forensic buildings, units and perimeter and ensures that all safety devices on doors and windows are operable and secure.
- Conducts inspections and searches of clients, visitors, grounds and building perimeter for weapons or other contraband and takes client counts.
- Provides general information to forensic unit visitors and gives directions as required.
- May be required to prepare logs, statistical information, incident reports and use of force reports.
- Six months experience in maintaining the security and safety of individuals and facilities.
- Knowledge of security systems and surveillance equipment.
- Possession of a valid Driver's License (not suspended, revoked or canceled, or disqualified from driving).
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Forensic Security Officer I - New Castle, United States - DelDOT
Description
Introduction
Make a Difference with DHSS
Our mission at the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is to improve the quality of life of Delaware citizens by promoting health and well-being, fostering self-sufficiency, and protecting vulnerable populations. We prioritize personal and family independence by assisting individuals and families in a variety of life areas.
We offer numerous career opportunities and are dedicated to attracting and retaining highly talented individuals who are ready to make a difference in their community today. DHSS is a great place to kick-start your profession.
For more information, please visit today
Summary Statement
Join the elite team at Delaware Psychiatric Center (DPC) as a Jane E. Mitchell (JEM) Forensic Security Officer and become a vital guardian for both male and female clients from the Department of Correction (DOC) as well as our dedicated staff. At JEM, you'll be part of a 24-hour operation, ensuring safety across three shifts in a dynamic environment. With the federal Bureau of Prisons ranking our facility atlevel five - the pinnacle of security - you'll be at the forefront of safeguarding our community within the Criminal Justice System. Join us in this challenging and rewarding role where every day brings new opportunities to make a difference. Significant aspects of the work involve: the possibility of dealing with crisis and/or emergency situations, foot patrol of the patient units, conducting room/building searches, and monitoring patients in a day hall setting during meals and in group activities.Essential Functions
Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.
Job Requirements
JOB REQUIREMENTS for Forensic Security Officer IApplicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
