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Security Counselor

State of Minnesota, Saint Peter, Minnesota, United States, 56082

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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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