Security Officer Gulfport, MS) C Shift

Position Title

Security Officer - (Gulfport, MS) C Shift 10p-630a

• Job Type: Full-Time
• Salary: $22,039.90 - $25,233.48 Annually
• Location:
  
  24 - HARRISON COUNTY, MS
• Employer:
  
  State of Mississippi
• Job Number: HN
• Department: 0374 - MH-MS STATE HOSPITAL
• Opening Date: 08/31/2026
• Closing Date: 9/8/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Typically requires a High School diploma and 1-3 years of relevant experience.

The mission of Specialized Treatment Facility is to promote and strengthen the mental health and the education of up to 48 adolescent males and females who are experiencing behavioral difficulties in their homes, schools, and communities. Employees are charged with the responsibility of promoting and strengthening the mental health of adolescents by exhibiting the core values that are at the heart of this mission:
1. Teamwork 2. Respect
3. Compassion 4. Integrity
5. Safety. Specialized Treatment Facility employs Milieu Therapy as the foundation for the treatment of its residents. Milieu Therapy is a planned treatment environment in which everyday events and interactions are therapeutically designed for the purpose of enhancing social skills and building confidence.

The Security Departments primary purpose is to provide general security and to assure a safe environment for residents, employees and facility visitors. It is the policy of Specialized Treatment Facility to have a safe and secure environment which facilitates the growth and development of the residents. The Environment of Care Manual includes a Safety Management Plan and a Security Management plan.

The Security Department will abide by the policies of this manual that include: safety management, security management, hazardous materials/waste management, emergency management, fire safety, and utilities management.

Security Officers conduct facility rounds on all shifts. They inspect unoccupied building(s) for unlocked doors or windows. Facility grounds and residential buildings are to be checked and documented. Trespassers or unauthorized persons shall be asked to leave. Security personnel may be called regarding disturbances on facility grounds. In cases of disturbances, the Security department’s primary duty is to provide safety for facility residents, law abiding employees and guests.

Security personnel may require the assistance of outside law enforcement officials. The log book shall be maintained by each shift. During a weather watch or warning occurring on holidays, weekends, and after 4:30 p.m. and before 8:00 a.m. on weekdays, the Security Department shall notify any staffed building including residential living units of the weather watch or warning. The Security Department will serve as the switchboard operator for the program and direct calls.

Security officers also fingerprint individuals and process badges. If a maintenance problem is found by or reported to Security after regular maintenance hours, security shall notify the appropriate personnel. Security staff often receive monies from parents and guardians for resident monetary accounts and distribute staff payroll checks, so all Security staff will enter into a surety bond. Maintains certifications in MANDT, CPR and first aid as required by STF.

Maintains a valid driver license and liability insurance to be a driver of a state vehicle. All STF employees are responsible for reading, understanding, and adhering to all policies, protocols, and memorandums. Universal Precautions and Infection Control policies must be adhered by all STF employees.

Needs to be a team player that can work independently with sound judgement. Needs to be mature with the ability to use skills for de-escalation in times of crisis. Needs to be able to use physical skills learned when a threat of danger or safety arises. Needs to follow concise directions and be professional and cleanly.

• Health/Prescription Insurance Eligible employees have the opportunity to participate in the state’s health and prescription insurance program. Employees may select either single or…