Security Officer Senior - SHS

Posted 6 days ago | Apply before September 20, 2026

* THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO BE CONSIDERED.

State Hospital South has an excellent opportunity for a full-time (32 hours per week/full benefits) Security Officer Senior and is seeking applicants that want to help with our mission of strengthening the health, safety and independence of Idahoans. This position ensures the safety and security of our residents, staff, buildings, and grounds; respond to emergencies; and performs related work. This includes investigations, record keeping, transportation, safety and over all campus security.

Hours for this position varies.

State Hospital Southwas established in 1886 and is in beautiful Southeast Idaho, an area best known for Oregon Trail and Native American history, amazing fly fishing, towering mountain peaks with abundant wildlife and awe-inspiring geological sites. State Hospital South in Blackfoot provides psychiatric inpatient treatment and skilled nursing care for Idaho’s adult citizens with the most serious and persistent mental illnesses. The hospital works in partnership with families and communities to enable clients to return to community living.

State Hospital South includes 110 psychiatric adult beds and 42 skilled nursing beds. It also maintains a statewide program to restore the competency of criminal justice patients.

This position is not eligible for telework.

The Idaho Department of Health & Welfare is a drug-free workplace. Any applicant offered employment in this position at the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare will be required to pass a pre-employment drug  addition, successful candidates will be required to complete a criminal history background investigation. Employment is dependent upon satisfactory results of the investigation.

• Paid sick and vacation that begins accruing on your first day of employment; can be used immediately after accruing (no waiting time)
• 2 voluntary supplemental retirement plans including both pre-tax and Roth options
• Deferred compensation plan
• Life insurance for self, spouse, and children
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Wide variety of training opportunities
• Some positions offer flexible hours and/or telecommuting
• Investigate campus incidents such as thefts, vandalism and assaults.
• Write up and file reports with authorities.
• Participates with local law-enforcement officers in investigations.
• Maintains chain-of-evidence in criminal cases by cataloging and securing evidence.
• Escorts campus personnel transporting large sums of money.
• Serves as back-up or fill-in for security staff.
• Develops positive working relations with patrons and facility staff.

You must possess all the minimum qualifications below to pass the exam for this position. Please make sure your resume or work history supports your meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to do this may disqualify you from being considered for this position.

It is highly recommended to attach a one-page cover letter to your application to demonstrate how you meet the requirements below.

• Good knowledge of building security procedures. Typically gained completing training related to building security measures and related security issues AND at least one year of experience performing building security.
• Experience applying fire and life safety hazards. Typically gained by approximately one year experience identifying and reporting fire and safety hazards.
• Experience evaluating and handling disturbances and security emergencies. Typically gained through…