Security Counselor Job at Minnesota Department of Human Services, Anoka, MN

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  • Minnesota Department of Human Services
  • Anoka, MN

Job Description

Working Title: Security Counselor

Job Class: Security Counselor

Agency: Direct Care and Treatment

  • Job ID : 93080

  • Location : Anoka

  • Telework Eligible : No

  • Full/Part Time : Full-Time

  • Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

  • Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

  • Date Posted : 03/25/2026

  • Closing Date : 03/31/2026

  • Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Direct Care and Treatment / DCT Anoka Metro Trt Ctr AFSCME

  • Division/Unit : AMRTC / Unit Security Counselors

  • Work Shift/Work Hours : Evening Shift, 2pm-10:30pm

  • Days of Work : Friday - Tuesday

  • Travel Required : No

  • Salary Range: $26.86 - $34.36 / hourly; $56,083 - $71,743 / annually

  • Classified Status : Classified

  • Bargaining Unit/Union : 204 - Health Care Non Professional/AFSCME

  • Work Area : Unit Safety Support Specialists

  • FLSA Status : Nonexempt

  • Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ( : Yes

Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCT does not participate in E-Verify.

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

The Anoka Metro Regional Treatment Center has new and exciting opportunities for Unit Security Counselor to join our team! As a Unit Security Counselor you provide a safe environment for individuals committed to Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) in a locked setting. Promote staff and patient safety through continuously monitoring and evaluating the environment of care throughout the facility by rounding (gathering information through general observation, direct patient contact, and through employee interactions in a structured way that is proactive and not reactive; handling problems before they occur; reinforcing positive behaviors and providing real time education to negative behaviors; and providing leadership with real time/timely feedback) on patient units and throughout the hospital, responding to and helping de-escalate challenging patient interactions and providing training and skill development for staff.

Operated by Direct Care & Treatment, AMRTC serves adults with mental illness in a large, campus-based setting. Located just north of the Twin Cities metro area, this modern facility offers person-centered adult mental health care in a pleasant environment appreciated by patients and employees alike. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a great team and make a great difference in the lives of others!

Minimum Qualifications

  • Demonstrated writing skills including writing legible notes.

  • Basic computer skills.

  • Clear verbal communication skills for communications over radio and with patients.

  • Ability to read and write English sufficient to understand and follow directions and to maintain records and documentation.

Additional Requirements

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - The Department of Human Services will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.

Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) healthcare facilities require employees to provide documentation that they are free from tuberculosis (TB) through a blood test prior to employment. DCT does not accept TB skin testing.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Temporary work, Part time, Local area, Remote work, Shift work, Afternoon shift

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