Clinical Security Officer ; Transportation Logan Mental Health Hospital; Denver

Location

3520 W Oxford Avenue, Denver, CO 80236. Full‑time & part‑time, on‑site. In‑person position requiring shift work.

Assist in providing a safe environment for transport of patients and related duties to support clinical staff, safety, and facility operations.

• Transport patients and escort them to designated activities or appointments.
• Evaluate and monitor visits, perform searches as required by hospital policy.
• Communicate with nursing and clinical staff to schedule on‑site and off‑site transports.
• Respond to crisis situations using approved verbal de‑escalation, physical intervention, and related techniques.
• After transports, conduct patient searches and perform additional duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED.

• College education in behavioral health, justice, or a related field.
• Experience working with adjudicated or detained individuals in secure or behavioral health settings.
• Experience facilitating psycho educational groups and working with adolescents who have experienced trauma.
• Experience in verbal de‑escalation and motivational techniques.

• Skilled verbal de‑escalation.
• Strong work ethic, integrity, and dependability.
• Sound judgment and decision‑making ability.
• Self‑control and composure in stressful situations.
• Clear and respectful verbal communication within a team.
• Ability to identify and act on changes, hazards, or potential security breaches.
• Accurate written reporting of information and events.

Shift work, varying shifts at a 24/7 facility, days, evenings, and weekends.

Eligibility requirements and conditions for employment include:

• Background check covering criminal history; felony convictions or related misdemeanors may disqualify.

• Current and valid unrestricted Colorado driver’s license for positions within 30 miles of the CO state border.

• State of Colorado residency at the time of application and throughout employment.

• Minimum age of 21 years.

• Physical ability to meet orientation modules (CPR, lifting, mobility, and restraint skills).

• TB test required.

• Must not initiate or engage in prohibited relationships with patients.

• Must travel for training and/or work sites as needed.
• Must report promptly to provide essential or emergency services.

• PERA Defined Benefit or Contribution plans, 401(k) and 457 plans.
• Medical and dental health plans.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions.
• Paid life insurance.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability coverage.
• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave.
• Benefit Hub state employee discount program.
• Employee Wellness program.
• Flexible schedules, training, and other work‑life programs.
• Remote work arrangements for eligible positions.
• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program – see https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to increasing a “Colorado for ALL” of our staff and to providing culturally responsive programs and services. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and abilities. We provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.