Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

Agency Information:

Laid out on a 78-acre campus, Larned State Hospital (LSH) is the largest psychiatric facility in the state serving the western two-thirds of Kansas with nearly 1,000 employees and the capacity to treat more than 450 patients daily, 24-hours a day, seven days a week. LSH is accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC) and certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

https://www.kdads.ks.gov/state-hospitals-and-institutions/larned-state-hospital

About the Position

• Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
• Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes
• Search Keywords: Security
• Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Work Schedule: All shifts
• Who can apply: Anyone
• Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes

Compensation: $18.26

**NEW PAY INCENTIVE! We currently have an additional $6.00/hour pay incentive approved for this position for the remainder of the fiscal year.

• Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Employment Benefits

• Sick & Vacation leave
• Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
• Retirement and deferred compensation programs
• Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
• Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
• Fitness Centers in select locations
• Employee discounts with the STAR Program

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Position Summary & Responsibilities

Position Summary: This position performs duties as assigned by the shift supervisor in all areas of fire prevention, protection, safety and security functions to provide a safe and secure environment for all patients, staff and visitors at the Hospital. This position will frequently rotate assignments/duties working as rover, control center or secure door officer, as scheduled/assigned. Roving campus or program oriented detail duties involve patrolling assigned areas and patient occupied buildings for safety/security purposes; providing immediate response to dangerous or emergency situations relating to patients, staff or visitors; pursuing, searching, apprehending and/or returning walkaways or escapees; controlling and/or containing volatile or riot conditions, as well as providing assistance in caring for dangerous, hostile or combative patients. Control center operations, announcing and addressing emergency situations relating to patients, controlling access to and from secure locations by means of control center operations. Provides enforcement of contraband items being brought into the facility, and by assisting in random checks of items entering the building. Secure door position checking packages and personal property using a tomography/x-ray machine, walk through metal detectors or other equipment as needed to check employees and visitors for prohibited items. There may be times this position will work outside of the normal shift hours and respond to buildings/areas out of the normal routine in cases of fire or other emergencies requiring immediate response, and during emergency callbacks as required.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

FIRE PROTECTION - EQUIPMENT & TRAINING

• Responds to all fire alarms or calls on campus, including calls at LCMHF and LJCF.
• Attends training on firefighting equipment.
• Operates, checks all equipment assigned to the fire station according to the policies and procedures.
• Assists with yearly mandated fire safety training for all Larned State Hospital employees.
• Inspects firefighting equipment, alarms, extinguishers, standpipes and hydrants.
• Evacuation and fire drills monthly on one of the three shifts and safety training for Larned State Hospital staff.
• Attends Hospital in-service sessions as assigned.
• Participates in security, firefighting and safety training.

SAFETY/SECURITY (Campus Rover/Control Center/Secure Door as assigned in all areas)

• Reports and logs all activities on the department Plexus log.
• Collects statements, evidence, photos and video for proper documentation for the Special Investigator for possible prosecution.
• Monitors and controls exterior access to buildings and internal movement of patients in building.
• Ensures the safety of patients, staff and visitors.
• Conducts searches of grounds, buildings, vehicles and assists with unit searches for contraband.
• Pursues, searches, apprehends and/or returns walkaways and escapees.
• Routinely confer with Shift Leaders for Programmatic reports.
• Prepares and submits appropriate reports in a timely manner.
• Participates in safety/maintenance inspections on the buildings and grounds. Inspects electronic locks and security equipment.
• Checks out post keys/pharmacy key cards as required.
• Checks perimeter fences, exit doors, fire extinguisher cabinets
• Exercises delegated statutory powers at the discretion of Superintendent.
• Operates all Control Centers.
• Enforces parking and traffic regulations.
• Enforces State statutes, local laws and Larned State Hospital regulations.
• Checks out state vehicles as required/requested
• Monitors video surveillance equipment both inside the buildings and on perimeter.
• Provides switchboard duties after regular hours, weekends and holidays.
• Responds immediately to dangerous or emergency situations.
• Monitors and responds to fire and PPD alarms systems.
• Conducts accident investigations.
• Checks buildings and assigned areas to ensure safety and security providing walkthroughs of patient occupied units.
• Responds to all medical emergencies on campus as first responders with medical equipment for the emergency.
• Checks employees and visitor’s personal property for prohibited items, and prevents them from entering the facility
• Present on Triage as needed for new admissions.
• Monitors surrounding area for weather or hazards that could endanger the facility.
• Reports and logs all activities in the department logbook and department Plexus log.
• Patrols assigned areas, units, and buildings as assigned.

OUTSIDE AGENCIES

• Serving legal papers.
• Provides information, evidentiary articles including photographs in the event of an escape.
• Assists as needed according to rules, regulations and department / Hospital policies, investigations and arrests.
• Transferring custody.
• Provides oral and or written reports.

Qualifications

• Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements: Ability to pass a KBI background and pre-employment drug test.
• Minimum Qualifications:
• Valid driver’s license at time of hire and maintained throughout employment.
• First Aid/CPR/AEC Certification within 60-days of employment and maintain certification throughout employment
• Be able to demonstrate SCBA and Bunker Gear proficiency and completed Department of Corrections or KDADS training within the first 6 months of employment.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Handle With Care Certification within two weeks of employment and maintain certification throughout employment
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Requires an approved drug test approved by the Kansas Department of Administration unless the incumbent is moving from one safety-sensitive position to another safety-sensitive position within the same agency performing substantially similar duties.
• One year or more experience in the following: corrections, security, law enforcement and fire protection.

Recruiter Contact Information

• Email: [email protected]
• Name: Mitchell Smith
• Phone: 620.285.4383
• Mailing Address: 1301 KS Hwy 264, Larned, KS 67550

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