Clinical Security Officer I - Pueblo Regional Center Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/newprint/5016124) Apply  Clinical Security Officer I - Pueblo Regional Center Salary $2,212.00 Biweekly Location Pueblo, CO Job Type Full Time Job Number IJD 06284 8/8/25 Department Colorado Department of Human Services Division OAADS - Pueblo Regional Center Opening Date 08/07/2025 Closing Date 8/18/2025 11:59 PM Mountain FLSA Determined by Position Type of Announcement This position is open only to Colorado state residents. Primary Physical Work Address 270 W. John Powell Blvd. Pueblo West, CO 81007 FLSA Status Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation. Department Contact Information araceli.diaz@state.co.us Salary Note Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum. How To Apply Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed. + Description + Benefits + Questions Department Information This position is open only to State of Colorado residents Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefit package! Please see the Supplemental Information section below for details! (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-of-colorado-employee-benefits) About Pueblo Regional Center: The work unit supports the agency in providing services to Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities in a HCBS Waiver facility in compliance with state and federal rules and regulations. The agency consists of 9 group homes/facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities and provides comprehensive, integrated and coordinated services for up to 72 individuals. These services are provided in compliance with State and Federal Standards to maintain Medicaid funding to support the health and welfare of individuals served by this agency. This position exists to support acquisition, retention or improvement in self-help, socialization and adaptive skills that take place in a non-residential setting. Activities and environments are designed to foster the acquisition of skills, appropriate behavior, greater independence, and personal choice. This work unit provides behavioral, social, and vocational training services for individuals with developmental disabilities for the purpose of assisting to attain the highest level of independence, with the purpose of Community Integrated Employment (CIE) ,Specialized Habilitation and Supportive Community Integration. This position is responsible for supporting each individual in their specific goals in order to obtain life skills. Description of Job Summary of Position: The Clinical Security Officer will provide crisis intervention, to ensure the physical safety and security of the persons served at PRC, its staff members, its property, and others. The position also provides training to the staff in order to teach them to provide a safe and secure environment as well. Duties of the position: Safety Checks/House Monitoring + Work involves monitoring for safety and security for Waiver homes in the community of Pueblo West. + Completes daily documentation of safety checks for all assigned areas this would also include emailing the required team to report any safety concerns or potential issues that may arise. + Work also includes working collaboratively with Quality Assurance in reporting incidents that are observed, and being able to provide insight as to how the situation evolved. + CSO I will also drive to numerous sites daily as described in the monitoring of the properties, staff and individuals. Crisis Intervention + Work duties include responding promptly to individuals in crisis. Assists in physical redirection; performing Safety Care maneuvers for individuals that need to be physically restrained, utilizing the least restrictive measures possible + Assisting in searching for individuals who have gone AWOL and returning them safely to the facility or transporting to/from hospital, correctional facility, etc.; searching the facility for dangerous objects, contraband, weapons, etc. and removing / storing safely when needed. + Utilizing practices in order to redirect an aggressive individual and to maintain a safe and orderly environment; ensuring the environment is safe so that aggressive individuals and agency staff are free from harm. + Occasional interfacing with law enforcement regarding individuals when needed Training + Work duties include training agency personnel in Safety Care, as a certified Safety Care trainer. + Providing support and feedback on an individual and group level in regards to observations that require immediate attention and or assisting the staff development team in scheduling on-site training. + Will provide Safety Care based training on an as needed and ongoing basis to staff who have been identified by their supervisors as needing additional training Other Duties as Assigned + Performs minor maintenance tasks; assists with agency projects; assists in agency or individual moves + Develops and/or maintains databases for the department needs. + Works collaboratively with other agency departments to provide coverage or assistance as needed. Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights Education/Licensure/Certification/Experience: + High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED). No Substitutions. Employment history is calculated on a full-time basis (40/hrs per week). Part-time employment is calculated on a prorated basis to determine qualifications. Be sure your application specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position and minimum requirements. Preferred Qualifications: + Experience utilizing verbal de-escalation and motivational techniques. + Skilled in conflict management. + Strong work ethic, integrity and dependability. + Skilled in sound judgment and decision making skills. + Skilled in self control, composure and the ability to manage stressful situations. + Excellent verbal and written communication skills + Experience in Behavioral Interventions, Physical Management, Safety Assessments and Environmental Checks + Experience providing training or serving as a mentor. + Good work history + Relevant years of state service experience. Conditions of Employment + Full Background. CDHS employees (all Direct contact with vulnerable persons): CBI name check and fingerprint check, ICON Colorado court database, Medicare fraud database, Reference Checks, Professional License verification (licensure requirements), Drug Screen, PREA (Division of Youth Services), Trails check (direct contact with children), CAPS (direct contact with adults – Mental Health Institutes, Regional Centers, Veterans Community Living Centers) + Must possess a valid, unrestricted Colorado Driver’s License + Travel. Position must travel between work sites and transport individuals as needed. Position is required to use a State vehicle to transport residents. When not transporting individuals, this person may drive a State vehicle or choose to drive their own + Shift Work. PRC is a 24/7 facility, therefore a person in this position must be available to work any shift, and/or any area meet agency needs. Schedule may change frequently to meet the needs of the agency, department and/or individuals + Must demonstrate the ability to lift 100 lbs.+, bend, kneel, squat, etc., and perform behavioral interventions proficiently throughout employment + Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must: + Disclose that information on the application. + Explain why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify you from the current position. + Provide your employee number from your prior State employment. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination and failure to provide this information will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS. Appeal Rights: You may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director if your application is eliminated. You will find the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it on the State Personnel Board (https://spb.colorado.gov/) website. An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form (https://spb.colorado.gov/sites/spb/files/documents/Consolidated%20Appeal%20-%20Form%20-%202024.pdf) (Adobe PDF), signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action. Contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to four Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, within the Rules (https://spb.colorado.gov/board-rules) webpage. Supplemental Information Benefits: If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, join the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Human Services (https://www.colorado.gov/cdhs) (CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety, independence, and well-being of the people of Colorado. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer: + Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401(k) and 457 plans + Medical (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-employee-benefits/medical-benefits) and dental (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-employee-benefits/dental-insurance) health plans + Employer supplemented Health Savings Account + Paid life insurance + Short- and long-term disability coverage (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-employee-benefits/disability-insurance) + 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave + State of Colorado Employee BenefitHub Resource Center (https://stateofcolorado.benefithub.com/app/home) + Employee Wellness program + Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more + Remote work arrangements for eligible positions + *Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (https://dhr.colorado.gov/dhr-resources/student-loan-forgiveness-programs) . Supplemental Information: How to apply to the State of Colorado (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKuwGdPpOW0) (Youtube Video, Runtime 3:59, Closed Captions Available) The Assessment Process (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#assessment-process) For additional recruiting questions, please contact araceli.diaz@state.co.us Our Values: + We believe in a people-first approach: We prioritize the needs, well-being, and dignity of the individuals, families and communities we serve. We commit to respect, fairness and access in every decision, policy and interaction. We engage client voices and experiences in the development and implementation of the services we provide. + Balance creates quality of life: We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility, health and wellness, and employee engagement. + We hold ourselves accountable: We take responsibility through our actions, programs, and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado. + Transparency matters: We are open and honest with employees, our partners, the Coloradans we serve, and the public. + We are ethical: We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right, not what is easy. + Collaboration helps us rise together: We work together with all partners, employees, and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities. The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. ADA Accommodations: CDHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment. This includes completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries tocdhs_ada@state.co.us. Additional Support For Your Application Toll Free Applicant Technical Support If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627 Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application first, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files, and second, close the document before you attempt to upload (attach) it. The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon. 01 The bottom of this job announcement provides links to additional information on how to apply, the assessment process, toll free applicant technical support, and about how the State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer. Please acknowledge below that you have read the information provided in these links. + This information is available to me and I have read this information. + I am unable to access the links with this information on the job posting. (If you select this option, please contact the recruiter, whose information is listed on this announcement, so that they can send this information directly to you.) 02 Your legal name is used in the hiring process for background checks. Did you use your full legal name in your application? If not, please update your information before submitting your application. + Yes + No 03 If you are a current or former State of Colorado employee, please list your employee number (starts with 997…). Failure to provide this requested information may render your application incomplete, and you may no longer be considered for the position. 04 Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application. In the space below, please explain why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify your application from the current position. 05 Do you possess a current, valid, and unrestricted Colorado Driver’s License? + Yes + No 06 State your previous experience working with DD or MI? 07 What makes you an excellent candidate for the CSO I position? 08 What skills do you possess that would make you an asset to the team? 09 Please talk about your experience working in high stress situations and conflict resolution, please list years of experience as well. 10 What is your personal response to an individual who is presenting as physically aggressive? 11 What is your leading style and how will you implement it in the CSO I position? 12 Describe your verbal and written communication skills and your ability to convey information to a diverse audience. 13 How do you build a rapport with someone you don’t know and who is not easy to approach? 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