FT / PT Status – Full-Time
Salary – $19.28 - $30.58 Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site
Recruiter – Tiffany Wagner | twagner@utah.gov | 801-763-4070
Application Deadline – CONTINUOUS UNTIL FILLED*
*This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed, should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.
Day-to-day responsibilities of this position:Maintaining safety, security, and surveillance.Monitoring of individuals, staff, visitor movements, materials, and equipment located on our campus.Driving a state vehicle to patrol the facility.Enforcing laws, rules, and regulations.Exercising peace officer authority in accordance with Special Function Officer designation outlined in UCA 53-13-105.Providing building and grounds security; securing buildings, and protecting against theft, vandalism, inappropriate entry, fire hazards, acts of violence, etc.Controlling access to institutions, installations and facilities; checking identification, vehicles, packages, etc.Periodically inspect buildings, grounds fences, gates and all other possible means of entrance and exit.Coordinating law enforcement and investigative efforts with federal, state and/or local agencies.Conducting investigations into allegations of a variety of inappropriate activities, rules infractions or illegal actions.Assessing situations and applying appropriate interventions to prevent or resolve crisis situations.
Minimum or "day-one" qualifications:Ability to obtain POST certification as a Special Functions Officer within twelve months of being hired. (Please click on this link for information regarding the POST requirements. ( http://post.utah.gov/prospective-officers/.)Proficient skills in using Microsoft Office Suite.One or more years of work experience in report writing.Preferred or trainable/on-the-job qualifications: Interest in developing a rapport with individuals and staff.Ability to resort to approved physical techniques as a last result when necessary where other de-escalation tactics have failed and/or are not feasible within the context of the situation.One or more years experience working with intellectually disabled individuals.Use security and/or control techniques or devices to secure people, facilities, property, supplies or equipment.* The Utah State Developmental Center will absorb the initial related costs to become POST Certified, subject to a training and employment agreement. You can continue your career at the Developmental Center while developing a new skill set and continuing to enjoy a great work life balance allowing you to spend more time with your family.
Incumbents work at various Human Services locations in maintaining safety, security, and surveillance, which includes supervision and monitoring of patients, staff, and visitor movements, and materials, and equipment located within various institutions. Incumbents exercise peace officer authority in accordance with Special Function Officer designation outlined in UCA 53-13-105.
Location –
895 N 900 E
American Fork, Utah, 84003
United States
Background Check Required – You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
Drug Test Required – No
Schedule Code – B - Competitive Career Service
In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah, click here. Other benefits may include:
The mission of the Utah State Developmental Center is to serve as "a statewide resource center for people with disabilities while promoting opportunity through choice and outcome based support." This will be accomplished by providing critical services, support and resources for the intellectually disabled individuals that reside at our facility. For more information on USDC, click here!
The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact (801) 957-9390.
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