Security Counselor - Forensics Support Specialist

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Security Counselor - Forensics Support Specialist

The Minnesota Department of Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) is seeking dependable and enthusiastic individuals to join our agency as a Security Counselor (Minnesota Sex Offender Program) or Forensic Support Specialist (Forensic Mental Health Program). This position will provide facility security and/or residential care to individuals within one of the following programs at our St. Peter campus:

• Minnesota Sex Offender Program (MSOP) — for individuals who have completed their prison sentences and are civilly committed by the courts and placed in sex offender treatment for an indeterminate period of time.
• Forensic Mental Health Program (FMHP) — provides psychiatric evaluation and treatment services to individuals diagnosed with a mental illness who present a risk to public safety.

• Providing informal counseling.
• Implementing treatment plans.
• Observing and documenting client behavior.
• Encouraging client participation in program activities.
• Providing security and verbal and/or physical crisis intervention.

• Have a HS diploma or GED.
• 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.

• An associate’s degree or higher in a related field of study, such as Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice, Psychology, Sociology or other.
• Experience working in a secured facility monitoring and counseling a similar client and patient population as the Minnesota Sex Offender Program or Forensic Mental Health Program.
• Experience working effectively with individuals from different backgrounds and cultures.

Reference checks and a criminal background check will be conducted prior to appointment. Proof of tuberculosis (TB) clearance must be provided prior to employment.

• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• 12 paid holidays each year.
• Annual pay increases.
• Low‑cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
• Fertility care, including IVF.
• Diabetes care.
• 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.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
• Tax‑free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care.
• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well‑being.

Minnesota state agencies are equal‑opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran‑friendly employers. State agencies are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of the state and strongly encourage people of color and Indigenous communities, LGBTQIA2S+ community members, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and disabilities related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, disability, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.

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