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This is a non-professional position performing direct nursing care duties, transportation, and security, at an adult mentally ill forensic facility. Employees are subject to the volatility of psychiatric, forensic patients in a therapeutic inpatient hospital setting. Employees must use some independent judgment in the performance of this work.

Error in many areas could cause negative consequences. This work requires skill in working with mentally ill patients, employees and the general public. Requires physical agility in order to respond to a variety of patient care and security related functions.

Oversees and participates with patients in therapeutic activities of daily living and diversional activities. Click here to view the Position Description Click here to view the Job Specification IMMEDIATE VACANCIES AVAILABLE To be considered for this position you must: Apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.

Relevant experience and/or education referred to in the supplemental questions must be documented in the resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening. Meet the Selective Position Requirement (SPR) OR SubClass Code (if applicable). Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment.

Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week. Attach a cover letter. Attach a copy of an official transcript(s).

We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature.

Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. See instructions for attaching files here: Instructions Required Education and Experience Education Completion of 21 semester (32 term) college credits in any field. Experience Forensic Security Assistant 8 No specific type or amount is required.

Forensic Security Assistant 9 One year of experience equivalent to a Forensic Security Assistant 8. Forensic Security Assistant E10 Two years of Forensic Security Assistant experience including one year as a Forensic Security Assistant 9. Additional Requirements and Information Special Requirements, Licenses, and Certifications Eighteen years of age at time of employment.

Willingness to submit to a thorough background investigation designed to measure the applicant's suitability for forensic security assistant work. Successful completion of required training. Possession of a valid driver's license.

***YOU MUST ATTACH A COPY OF YOUR OFFICIAL COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS TO YOUR APPLICATION. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN YOUR APPLICATION BEING SCREENED OUT.*** If you previously held status in this classification and departed within the last three (3) years, please contact Human Resources regarding your interest in a potential reinstatement. Reinstatement is not guaranteed or required

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This position is located at the Center for Forensic Psychiatry: 8303 Platt Road, Saline, MI 48176. As a Condition of Employment: this position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal records check. The Department of Health & Human Services reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

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