Security Counselor

About the role

The Minnesota Sex Offender Program (MSOP) serves people who are court ordered to receive sex offender treatment via the civil commitment process. Program staff provide comprehensive services including therapy, education programming, therapeutic recreation, vocational programming and volunteer services, health and wellness to clients in a therapeutic environment where safety and security are at the forefront of all campus activities.

Responsibilities

• To ensure safety, security, and control is maintained within the facility through consistent and systematic application of established policies/procedures.
• To provide and ensure consistent, fair and humane treatment of clients during the course of daily activities.
• To provide and receive information in an accurate, timely and dependable manner.
• To be competent in the use of security, electrical, mechanical, electronic, and all other equipment associated with the position.
• To be prepared for and respond to any unusual or emergency situations.
• To act in a professional manner and set a good example both on and off the job.
• To use time wisely and to the benefit of the facility.
• To be knowledgeable of and support facility post orders, operating guidelines, instructions, security procedures, and division directives that apply to the duties assigned and to enhance operational methods.

Requirements

• A High School diploma or GED and be at least 18 years of age.
• At least one of the following in order to qualify for further consideration: One or more years of full-time work experience in ANY field; Two or more years of part-time work experience in ANY field.
• Preferred qualifications include one (1) year of volunteer/work experience which demonstrates skills in human relations capacity sufficient to assist in the resolution of disputes; provide ongoing support and direction to clients and facilitate living, social, and leisure activities.
• Ability to implement treatment strategies and recognize and report sudden behavioral and physical changes to appropriate staff OR training in therapeutic intervention and behavior management.

Qualifications

• Education: A High School diploma or GED.
• Experience: One or more years of full-time work experience in ANY field; Two or more years of part-time work experience in ANY field.
• Training: Ability to implement treatment strategies and recognize and report sudden behavioral and physical changes to appropriate staff OR training in therapeutic intervention and behavior management.

Skills

• Human Relations: Demonstrates skills in human relations capacity sufficient to assist in the resolution of disputes; provide ongoing support and direction to clients and facilitate living, social, and leisure activities.
• Therapeutic Intervention: Ability to implement treatment strategies and recognize and report sudden behavioral and physical changes to appropriate staff OR training in therapeutic intervention and behavior management.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• Annual pay increases.
• 12 paid holidays each year.
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
• Fertility care, including IVF.
• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children.
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years).
• Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury.
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care.

Pay

$27.33 - $34.96 / hourly; $57,065 - $72,996 / annually

Schedule

Varies