Mental Health Security Technician, Multiple Positions – Salem Campus

Initial Posting Date:

12/04/2024

Application Deadline:

02/03/2025

Agency:

Oregon Health Authority

Salary Range:

$3,941.00-$5,211.00

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Mental Health Security Technician, Multiple Positions – Salem Campus

Job Description:

This is a full-time, permanent, classified position which is represented by a union. This recruitment may be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill current or future vacancies.

What will you do?
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Oregon State Hospital(OSH), Security program in Salem, Oregon has a career opportunity for a Mental Health Security Technician.

• Security: Monitoring and controlling access points, assessing physical security, conducting video surveillance monitoring, performing interior and exterior patrols to monitor for security breaches and unauthorized individuals on property.
• Emergency response: Responding to emergencies, calling for assistance, and managing patient conduct. 
• Behavior management: Monitoring patients' status, providing physical intervention assistance, and restraining combative or violent patients. 
• Security protocols: Developing and implementing security protocols and maintaining knowledge of laws and regulations pertaining to mental health security. 
• Patient movement: Providing transportation for patients for inhouse as well as off campus outings and appointments, using restraints when necessary.
• Incident reports: Preparing clear and concise incident reports and other documents used to communicate details of all significant events.  
• Customer service: Providing customer service and support to all patients, staff, and visitors.  
• Other support: Assist with patient admissions, process mail, contacting Oregon State Police as needed, distribute badges and keys, and collect and process evidence for ongoing investigations.

The Oregon State Hospital provides patient-centered, psychiatric treatment for adults from throughout the state who need hospital-level care. Our primary goal is to help people recover from their illness and return to the community. Our services include psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment, as well as community outreach and peer support. Watch “Welcome to the Oregon State Hospital” video here.

What's in it for you? The Oregon State Hospital is a team of passionate individuals working to promote health across the lifespan of individuals, families, and communities. We value and support unique perspectives using a trauma-informed approach and aim to reflect these values in our hiring practices, professional development, and workplace. We are committed to racial equity as a driving factor to improve health outcomes for all communities that experience inequities.

• We offer exceptional medical, vision and dental benefit packages for you and your qualified family members with minimal out-of-pocket costs (member cost share is as low as 1% - 5%). Try this free virtual benefits counselor by clicking here: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/pebb/pages/alex.aspx 
• Paid Leave Days:
  • 11 paid holidays each year.
  • 3 additional paid personal business days each year.
  • 8 hours of paid sick leave accrued each month.
  • 8 hours of vacation leave accrued each month with increases every 5 years.
• Pension and Retirement plans. After six months of service, you may qualify for the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS). New employees may be enrolled in the Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
• Student Loan Forgiveness; Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity. The PSLF program may forgive student loan balances after you’ve made the equivalent of 120 qualifying monthly payments. 
• Optional benefits include short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
• Continuous growth and development opportunities.
• Click here to learn more and access a summary of State of Oregon benefits.

The Oregon Health Authority is committed to:

• Eliminating health inequities in Oregon by 2030
• Becoming an anti-racist organization
• Developing and promoting culturally and linguistically appropriate programs, and
• Developing and retaining a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workforce that represents the diversity, cultures, strengths, and values of the people of Oregon.

Special Qualifications:

Must possess a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.

Minimum Qualifications:

One year of experience providing security services; OR

One year of experience providing direct care to patients in a mental health setting.

Desired Attributes:

• Experience working in a health care setting.
• Experience monitoring grounds via camera control.
• Experience investigating critical incidents.
• Experience in searches.
• Experience in perimeter checks.
• Experience recognizing and appreciating various individual and cultural differences.

Working Conditions:

Requires working inside under crowded conditions, monitoring several monitors. May be exposed to combative patients/residents and/or angry visitors. May be required to drive in adverse road conditions. Work hours subject to change with little notice. May be required to work hours that exceed regular schedule, i.e., a double shift or a different shift in addition to regular schedule.

Directions to Apply:

Please fill out the online application and submit a resume.

• External Applicants: Click the “Apply” button and submit your application. Click this link for the External Candidate job aid, and view this video for additional information.
• Current State of Oregon employees: Apply through your employee Workday account. View this job aid for assistance.

Resources:

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• Oregon Health Authority (OHA)
  • Oregon Health Authority Website
  • Mission, Vision and Core Values
  • Programs and Divisions
• Career Resources
  • State of Oregon Career Resources Page
  • Get Your Application and Resume Noticed
  • Ace the Interview
  • Search for State of Oregon jobs
  • How to Set Job Alerts

Additional Information:

• Visa Sponsorships: Oregon Health Authority (OHA) does not offer VISA sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States.  OHA is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.
• Pay Scale: Upon receiving a salary offer, we will conduct a pay equity assessment using the information provided in your application to determine your salary placement upon hire. To ensure a comprehensive evaluation, please make certain your application materials are up-to-date and thorough. Include relevant details such as your work history, education, volunteer work, lived experiences, and any other pertinent information related to the position you are applying for. Please visit the Pay Equity Project homepage to learn more.
• Background Check: If you are offered employment, your offer will be contingent upon the positive outcome of an abuse check, criminal records check, and driving records check. The information will be shared with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Office of Human Resources (OHR). Any criminal or founded abuse history will be reviewed and could result in the withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment.
• Veterans: If you are a veteran, you may receive veterans’ preference points. Click here for more information about veterans’ preference. If you checked that you are a veteran, you will receive a notice in your Workday inbox and will be required to provide your documents at that time. Veterans | Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs: 1-800-692-9666
• This recruitment may be used to establish a list of qualified applicants to fill current or future vacancies.

Questions?

If you have questions or would like assistance, including an accommodation request under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact Tiffany Gregg, HR Analyst, at tiffany.gregg@oha.oregon.gov or text/call 503-716-7772. TTY users, please use the Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service: 1-800-735-2900. For technical support, please call toll-free 1-855-524-5627, for customer service assistance.

Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity, and Pay Equity:

The Oregon Health Authority is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other protected class under state or federal law. In addition, we do not discriminate, or screen applicants based on current or past compensation. To learn more about OHA’s mission, vision, and core values, click here.

The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to workforce diversity and anti-racism.