Clinical Security Officer - Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Fort Logan; Denver

Position Eligibility

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

3520 W Oxford Avenue, Denver, CO 80236

Full-Time & Part-Time, On-Site

Shift work – varying shifts at a 24/7 facility.

This position is an in-person position requiring shift work.

Please note:

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies and shifts.

The Safety Department exists to maintain the safety and security of the CMHHIFL campus. Duties include maintaining a safe environment for patients, personnel, and visitors; providing assistance to clinical staff; managing aggressive or assaultive individuals; and monitoring laws and regulations. The department supports patient care and safety of buildings, grounds, equipment, occupants, and internal physical systems, and resolves situations that pose threats to life, health or property.

Ensure a safe work environment through adherence to CMHHIFL/CDHS policies, Joint Commission Standards, Life Safety Codes, and Colorado statutes. Respond to crisis situations, assist nursing and clinical staff for a safe environment, perform environmental safety checks, and facilitate on‑unit/campus transports.

• Respond to hospital staff requests for assistance.
• Perform supportive actions and approved physical intervention techniques as necessary.
• Maintain safety by responding to psychiatric emergencies and non-emergency situations.
• Exercise sound judgment and emotional control when evaluating risk; participate in de‑fusing and debriefing incidents.
• Use effective communication, Verbal Defense Interventions (VDI), and Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) skills with patients and staff.
• Support patient transport needs when appropriate.
• Provide security and enforcement by patrol and observation to detect, prevent, and control incidents.
• Document reports of criminal activity.
• Perform traffic surveillance and parking control.
• Maintain hospital safety through routine physical checks.
• Perform monthly safety inspections of clinical units.
• Identify security violations and hazards; take necessary actions to correct them.
• Conduct monthly fire drills and evaluate staff training.
• Transport/escort clients and staff to and from various locations on and off hospital grounds.
• Enter security-sensitive areas (e.g., After‑Hours Pharmacy, Central Medical Supply, etc.) with or without staff assistance.
• Communicate with other police agencies; act as liaison between Fort Logan and external law‑enforcement.

• High school diploma or GED.

• College education in behavioral health or justice‑related field.
• Experience in secure residential or behavioral health setting with adjudicated/detained individuals.
• Experience facilitating psycho educational groups/working with adolescents with trauma.
• Experience with verbal de‑escalation and motivational techniques.

• Conflict management skills.
• Strong work ethic, integrity, and dependability.
• Sound judgment and decision‑making skills.
• Self‑control, composure, and ability to manage stressful situations.
• Clear verbal communication and willingness to communicate respectfully.
• Ability to identify and act on changes, hazards, or security breaches; communicate pertinent information.
• Ability to document events in written, factual, concise manner.

• Shift work – varying shifts at a 24/7 facility.

• Pre‑employment criminal background check.
• Valid Colorado driver’s license or non‑restricted U.S. driver license.
• State residency required at time of application and throughout employment.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• May be required to provide local transport for patient care.
• Travel to assigned trainings and/or work sites.
• Must report without delay to provide emergency services.
• Must pass Tuberculosis (TB) test.

• Retirement benefits – PERA defined benefit or defined contribution plan and 401(k) and 457 plans.
• Medical and dental health plans.
• Employer‑supplemented Health Savings Account.
• Paid life insurance.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability coverage.
• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave.
• Employee discount program.
• Employee wellness program.
• Flexible schedules.
• Remote work arrangements for eligible positions.

Equal Opportunity Employer. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from all backgrounds and abilities. Employment is not based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status.