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Security Counselor Lead

State of Minnesota • Moose Lake, MN • 18h ago

Job Class: Security Counselor Lead

Agency: Direct Care and Treatment

Job ID : 91388

Location : Moose Lake

Telework Eligible : No

Full/Part Time : Full-Time

Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted : 01/13/2026

Closing Date : 01/26/2026

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Direct Care and Treatment / DCT Moose Lake AFSCME

Division/Unit : MSOP / MSOP ML Unit 1C 2nd Watch

Work Shift/Work Hours : Various

Days of Work : Various

Travel Required : No

Salary Range: $30.09 - $38.02 / hourly; $62,827 - $79,385 / annually

Classified Status : Classified

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

Work Area :MSOP ML Unit1C 2nd Watch

FLSA Status : Nonexempt

Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : 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.

This position exists to provide lead work to Security Counselors by providing security within Minnesota Sex Offender Program (MSOP) while maintaining proper supervision of clients.

Responsibilities include:

Provide direction/guidance as a lead worker to Security Counselors, so that completed assignments and duties are in accordance with facility policy and procedure.

Ensure safety, security, and control is maintained within the facility through consistent and systematic application of established policies/procedures.

Provide and ensure consistent, fair and humane treatment of patients during the course of daily activities, so that the environment is conducive to encourages positive behavior.

Provide and receive information in an accurate, timely and dependable manner, so that information can be evaluated, and appropriate action initiated.

Knowledgeable of support facility post orders, operating guidelines, instructions, security procedures, and division directives that apply to the duties assigned and seek to enhance operational methods, so that a high level of safety and security is maintained.

This announcement will be used to fill multiple permanent, full-time Security Counselor Lead vacancies at MSOP in Moose Lake.

** Note: Work assignments require separate and distinctly different duties that are specifically addressed in Post Orders, Operating Guidelines and Security Procedures. The general purpose, responsibilities, and tasks remain the same for all Security Counselor Lead positions.

Minimum Qualifications**

To qualify, applicants must:

Possess a high school diploma or GED

Have two (2) years of experience working as a Security Counselor in a DCT facility, providing a secure environment, implementing treatment strategies and managing client behavior;

Have no active discipline;

Received an overall rating of "Meets Standards" or above on previous performance review; AND

Possess a valid driver's license.

Physical Requirements

Standing, sitting, walking, fast walking/running in emergency situations.

Ability to lift and carry up to 45 pounds occasionally.

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 - Direct Care & Treatment will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.

EDUCATION VERIFICATION -¿Applicants will be required to provide a copy of their high school diploma at time of interview OR copies of their college transcript or college degree/diploma at time of interview. Copies of the college degree/diploma are acceptable ONLY if it clearly identifies the field in which it was earned.

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.

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