Psychiatric Security Specialist

About the role

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Division of State-Operated Specialty Care, Bureau of Civil Commitment Unit for Sex Offenders (CCUSO) is seeking a Psychiatric Security Specialist to join our team. This is a full-time opportunity with variable schedule options, a shift differential of $0.90 per hour for second shift and $1.00 per hour for third shift, and a strong opportunity for advancement, growth, and development.

Responsibilities

• Safety and security of patient living units
• Daily operations including escorting and monitoring patient behaviors
• Documenting behaviors for clinical purposes

Requirements

Applicants will be required to complete a background check to be considered for this position.

Qualifications

Graduation from high school, GED, or equivalency.

Skills

N/A

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Programs

Pay

Competitive salary with shift differentials.

Schedule

Variable schedule options with shift differentials.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Programs

Cherokee

Cherokee, a city of approximately 5,000, is set in the beautiful Little Sioux River Valley in Northwest Iowa. Residents enjoy fishing and canoeing on the Little Sioux River which winds through town providing a backdrop to a well-developed parks and trails system. In addition, Cherokee has over 1,000 acres of land devoted to parks and outdoor activities like camping, hiking, and horseback riding. Cherokee is the home of the first accredited museum and planetarium in Iowa, Sandford Museum and Planetarium, established in 1951. Cherokee may be the smallest town in the world to have its own symphony orchestra! This 60-member orchestra has been referred to as the “best kept secret in Northwest Iowa.”

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EEO/AA Employer

HHS values those with “lived experience” and encourages adults who were fostered as youth, foster parents, and/or parents who were in the HHS system to apply. Minorities, women, persons with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply (Hearing and Speech Impaired – Relay Iowa 1-800-735-2942 TDD).

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Graduation from high school, GED, or equivalency.