Forensic Security Employee 2 pay range

What the state says the job is

This is minor supervisory non-professional nursing work in a specialized occupational field providing care to the intellectually disabled patients at institutions with forensic units or at Farview. An employee in this class is in charge of routine patient care, custody, and housekeeping activities on a ward during the day shift, or has charge of a maximum security building on the night shift, housing patients who may have been place through the criminal justice system for diagnosis and intensive treatment on the basis of the least restrictive alternative, as mandated by mental health commitment laws. The type of patient involved requires the applications of special precautions to prevent injury to employees and patients, and to prevent escape. Supervision is normally exercised over a small group of lower level Forensic Security Employees.

Examples of the work

Supervises a ward at maximum security building; participates in and supervises the work of several subordinate Forensic Security Employees in overseeing and performing basic nursing procedures and routine housekeeping tasks. Bathes, shaves, and feeds patients, and directs subordinate Forensic Security Employees in these operations; sees that particular attention is paid to the security of knives, razors, and other dangerous implements. Applies dressings, and provides general daily care to patients. Takes regular charge, on a night shift, of an entire maximum security building and supervises subordinate Forensic Security Employees in caring for the needs of patients during the night.

Minimum qualifications

Two years of experience in the custodial and general care of patients with mental health conditions through the criminal justice system; and completion of the tenth school grade. or Any equivalent combination of experience and training.