Security Officer, Sr. - SHS

Security Officer, Sr. - SHS at Idaho Division of Human Resources in Blackfoot, Idaho, United States Job Description

DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND INDEPENDENCE OF IDAHOANS

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THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO BE CONSIDERED.

State Hospital South has an excellent opportunity for a full-time (32 hours per week/full benefits) Security Officer Senior and is seeking applicants that want to help with our mission of strengthening the health, safety and independence of Idahoans. This position ensures the safety and security of our residents, staff, buildings, and grounds; respond to emergencies; and performs related work. Hours for this position are mostly night Shifts form 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM State Hospital South was established in 1886 and is in beautiful Southeast Idaho, an area best known for Oregon Trail and Native American history, amazing fly fishing, towering mountain peaks with abundant wildlife and awe-inspiring geological sites. State Hospital South in Blackfoot provides psychiatric inpatient treatment and skilled nursing care for Idaho's adult citizens with the most serious and persistent mental illnesses. The hospital works in partnership with families and communities to enable clients to return to community living. State Hospital South includes 110 psychiatric adult beds and 42 skilled nursing beds. It also maintains a statewide program to restore the competency of criminal justice patients. This position is not eligible for telework. The Idaho Department of Health & Welfare is a drug-free workplace. ? Any applicant offered employment in this position at the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test. In addition, successful candidates will be required to complete a criminal history background investigation. Employment is dependent upon satisfactory results of the investigation.

BENEFITS

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation and benefits package, including but not limited to: + We have one of the Nation's best state retirement systems (https://www.persi.idaho.gov/members-1/) (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit at retirement. + 11 paid holidays + Paid sick and vacation that begins accruing on your first day of employment; can be used immediately after accruing (no waiting time) + Paid parental leave (https://dhr.idaho.gov/information-for-state-employees/) + Medical, vision, and dental insurance benefits that become effective first of the month following your hire dat

Job Posting:

JC291814365

Posted On:

May 15, 2026

Updated On:

May 15, 2026