Security Counselor Lead

• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 09/15/2026
• Closing Date: 09/28/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Direct Care and Treatment / St Peter AFSCME
• Division/Unit:
  Forensic Mental Health Program & Minnesota Sex Offender Program
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Varies
• Days of Work:
  Varies
• Travel Required:
  
  No
• Salary Range: $30.09 - $38.02 / hourly; $62,827 - $79,385 / annually
• Classified Status:
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 204 - Health Care Non Professional/AFSCME
• Work Area:
  Forensic Mental Health Program & Minnesota Sex Offender Program
• FLSA Status:
  Nonexempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
  Yes

• Job
• Location:
  
  St. Peter
• Telework Eligible:
  No
• Full/Part Time:
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 09/15/2026
• Closing Date: 09/28/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Direct Care and Treatment / St Peter AFSCME
• Division/Unit:
  Forensic Mental Health Program & Minnesota Sex Offender Program
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Varies
• Days of Work:
  Varies
• Travel Required:
  
  No
• Salary Range: $30.09 - $38.02 / hourly; $62,827 - $79,385 / annually
• Classified Status:
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 204 - Health Care Non Professional/AFSCME
• Work Area:
  Forensic Mental Health Program & Minnesota Sex Offender Program
• FLSA Status:
  Nonexempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
  Yes

Direct Care & Treatment is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCT does not participate in E-Verify.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

This announcement will be used to fill permanent full time Security Counselor Lead vacancies in St. Peter.

This position exists to provide lead work direction to Security Counselors by providing security within Forensics Services or Minnesota Sex Offender Program while maintaining proper supervision of patients.

The incumbent will:

• Provide direction/guidance as a lead worker to Security Counselors, so that completed assignments and duties are in accordance with facility policy and procedure.
• Ensure safety, security, and control is maintained within the facility through consistent and systematic application of established policies/procedures.
• Provide and ensure consistent, fair and humane treatment of patients during the course of daily activities, so that the environment is conducive to and encourages positive behavior.
• Provide and receive information in an accurate, timely and dependable manner, so that information can be evaluated and appropriate action initiated.
• Be competent in the use of security, electrical, mechanical, electronic, and all other equipment associated with the position so that they are operated in an efficient and safe manner.
• Be prepared for and respond to any unusual or emergency situations so that safety, accountability, welfare and security of the facility, general public, on-site personnel, and patients is provided.
• Act in a professional manner and set a good example both on and off the job to reflect positively on the facility as a whole.
• Use time wisely and to the benefit of the facility so that an efficient, effective, and secure operation is maintained.
• Be knowledgeable of and support facility post orders,…