DSHS BHA Security Guard 3

State of Washington Dept. of Social and Health...
Grand Mound, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/8/2024 CLOSED ON 2/13/2024

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Description

DSHS BHA Security Guard 3

The Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) is seeking a Security Guard Supervisor to work at the DSHS Behavioral Health and Treatment Center at the Maple Lane Campus located in Grand Mound, Washington just north of Centralia. In this role, you will provide supervision to security officers who provide protection and security to residents, staff and the facility. A primary focus of this job is on verbal de-escalation and ensuring the direct reports under this position are up to date on all required training and are practicing the de-escalation skills.

Opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary.

Some of what you'll do


  • Supervise and assist security staff
  • Plan, coordinate, direct, and control security activities, responses, and actions
  • Communicate with executive management, supervisors, security, and other campus staff through memo reports, surveys, and evaluations
  • Respond to life and death emergencies and assist law enforcement, fire, and/or other agencies
  • Confiscate, secure and preserve contraband and evidence
  • Plan and provide specific shift work schedules
  • Provide counseling to subordinates to resolve disputes, discrepancies, and conflicts
  • Conduct monthly check-ins with subordinates and complete monthly reports or other assigned administrative duties as needed

Who should apply
Professionals with a high school diploma or GED and 3 years of experience in areas of work such as security guard, correctional officer, store investigator, police officer, police reserve officer, military police, or other law enforcement work. (A certificate of completion in a basic law enforcement training program approved by the Washington Criminal Justice Training Commission, or a certificate of completion in a police or reserve police academy or military training program will substitute for one of the three years of the above experience)

Or

Three years of experience as a Security Guard 1

Or

Two years of experience as a Security Guard 2

Interested?
Please provide a current resume and 3 professional references with current contact information along with your online application.


Our Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) mission to Transform Lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s mission that you bring an equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.


Questions about this opportunity?
Please contact Leah.Brandenburg@dshs.wa.gov and reference job number 01198.

Supplemental Information

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.

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