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Security Counselor

State of Minnesota • Saint Peter, MN • 5h ago

Working Title: Security Counselor

Job Class: Security Counselor

Agency: Direct Care and Treatment

Job ID : 92877

Location : St. Peter

Telework Eligible : No

Full/Part Time : Full-Time

Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted : 3/16/2026

Closing Date : 3/25/2026

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Direct Care and Treatment / DCT St Peter AFSCME

Division/Unit : St Peter / FMHP Pine Unit Grove C

Work Shift/Work Hours : Rotating Shift

Days of Work : Monday - Friday

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 : (Required for AFSCME)

FLSA Status : Nonexempt

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

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.

Candidates may be eligible for a hiring bonus up to $2,500!!!

The Minnesota Department of Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) is seeking dependable and enthusiastic individuals to join our agency as a Security Counselor (Minnesota Sex Offender Program) or Forensic Support Specialist (Forensic Mental Health Program). This position will provide facility security and/or residential care to individuals within one of the following programs at our St. Peter campus:

The Minnesota Sex Offender Program (MSOP)* is for individuals who have completed their prison sentences and are civilly committed by the courts and placed in sex offender treatment for an indeterminate period of time.

The Forensic Mental Health Program (FMHP)* provides psychiatric evaluation and treatment services to individuals diagnosed with a mental illness who present a risk to public safety.

Responsibilities of a Security Counselor or Forensic Support Specialist include:

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 (on-call) vacancies within the Minnesota Sex Offender Program (MSOP) and Forensic Mental Health Program (FMHP) in St. Peter. Shift may be day shift, evening shift, rotating (day/evening) shift, or overnight shift. 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 in order 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

An associate's degree or higher in a related field of study, such as Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice, Psychology, Sociology or other.

Experience working in a secured facility monitoring and counseling a similar client and patient population as the Minnesota Sex Offender Program or Forensic Mental Health Program.

Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

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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