State of Minnesota is hiring: Security Counselor in Saint Peter

Security Counselor role at State of Minnesota

Working Title: Security Counselor / Forensic Support Specialist

Agency: Direct Care and Treatment

• Job ID: 89302
• Location: St. Peter
• Telework Eligible: No
• Full/Part Time: Full-Time/Part-Time/Intermittent
• Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 10/07/2025
• Closing Date: 10/20/2025
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Direct Care and Treatment / AFSCME
• Division/Unit: Forensic Mental Health Program & Minnesota Sex Offender Program
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Varies
• Days of Work: Varies
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $26.86 - $34.36 / hourly; $56,083 - $71,743 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 204/AFSCME
• Work Area: St. Peter Regional Treatment Center
• 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 focused on facility security and residential care for individuals within the Minnesota Sex Offender Program (MSOP) and Forensic Mental Health Program (FMHP) at the St. Peter campus.

Programs

• Minnesota Sex Offender Program (MSOP) – for individuals civilly committed after prison sentences and placed in sex offender treatment for an indeterminate period.
• Forensic Mental Health Program (FMHP) – provides psychiatric evaluation and treatment for individuals with mental illness who pose a public safety risk.

Responsibilities

• Providing informal counseling
• Implementing treatment plans
• Observing and documenting client behavior
• Encouraging client participation in program activities
• Providing security and verbal and/or physical crisis intervention

This announcement will be used to fill multiple permanent, full-time, part-time, and intermittent vacancies in MSOP and FMHP in St. Peter. Shifts may include day, evening, rotating day/evening, or overnight. Employment conditions and shifts are subject to availability.

Minimum Qualifications

To qualify, applicants must:

• Have a HS diploma or GED
• Be at least 18 years of age

AND

• At least ONE of the following to qualify for further consideration:
• One or more years of full-time work experience in ANY field; OR
• Two or more years of part-time work experience in ANY field

Preferred Qualifications

Employees are encouraged to be culturally responsive. Preferred candidates will have experience working effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

Additional Requirements

• Resume should clearly describe relevant experience and include beginning and ending month/year for each job
• Reference checks and criminal background checks will be conducted prior to appointment
• Education verification: provide high school diploma or college transcripts/degrees at interview as applicable
• TB testing: DCT facilities require documentation of TB status prior to employment

How To Apply

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. For application questions, contact the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or careers@state.mn.us. For more information about the process, visit http://www.mn.gov/careers.

Contact

Questions about the position: Julie Yang at julie.yang@state.mn.us or 651-539-6976.

Connect 700 Program applicants: apply online or email the Job ID, Working Title, and Proof of Eligibility Certificate to Julie Yang at julie.yang@state.mn.us by the closing date.

ADA accommodations: If you need assistance, contact DCT's ADA Coordinator at 651-539-6915 or john.ulrich@state.mn.us.

Disability veteran notice: See posting for eligibility under the disabled veterans provision. Submit documentation before closing date to julie.yang@state.mn.us.

About Direct Care And Treatment

DCT operates a specialized behavioral health care system serving people with mental illness, substance use disorders, and developmental disabilities, including psychiatric hospitals, inpatient facilities, and sex offender treatment facilities.

Equal Opportunity

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics as listed in the posting.

Applicants With Disabilities

Reasonable accommodations available. If you need assistance, contact Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or careers@state.mn.us.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Annual pay increases
• Low-cost health, dental, vision, and prescription plans
• Fertility care options
• Disability insurance, life insurance, and retirement benefits
• Tax-free savings accounts and employee assistance programs

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