DHS/DBHS PUBLIC SAFETY SUPERVISOR

　　Date: Jan 23, 2024

　　Req ID: 36636

　　Location:

　　Little Rock, AR, US, 72205

　　Category: AR DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES

　　Anticipated Starting Salary: $36,154.98

　　Position Number: [[ 22097365]]

　　County: [[Pulaski]]

　　Posting End Date: [[02/02/2024]]

　　Anticipated Starting Salary: [[36,154.98 -52,423.90]]

　　[[Hiring Official: Paul Woodruff]]

　　The Department of Human Services is a place for people passionate about serving others and changing lives for the better. We care for Arkansans of all ages and ensure places like child care centers and nursing homes are safe. We are the safety net for the most vulnerable Arkansans. Whether you answer the phones, take applications, protect children, or help care for residents or patients at one of our facilities, you make a difference by working at DHS. Plus, working for the State has great perks, including a pension, maternity leave, paid state holidays, and much more. At DHS, we take care of our employees so you can help care for others.

　　Position Information

　　Class Code: T052C

　　Grade: GS06

　　FLSA Status: EXEMPT

　　Salary Range: $36,155.00 - $52,425.00

　　Summary

　　The Department of Human Services (DHS) / Division of Behavioral Health Services (DBHS) Public Safety Supervisor is responsible for directing uniformed law enforcement and security officers assigned to the division and overseeing security within an acute psychiatric hospital for the safety of patients, staff, and visitors. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency policy.

　　Functions

　　Supervises and coordinates the activities of the DBHS Public Safety and administrative support staff, engaged in law enforcement and crime prevention within an acute psychiatric hospital setting by, hiring, evaluating, and terminating employees, issuing disciplinary actions for misconduct, and ensuring the department is properly staffed and work schedules meet standards. Directs the operations of staff assigned to investigations, crime prevention, campus patrol, unit security, responses to calls for assistance for hazardous patient behaviors; traffic, parking, communications with fire/police departments within the city/county, and oversees recruitment and training activities. Directs, supervises, and conducts special and/or complex investigations, compiles statistical reports, supervises maintenance of special files, confidential documents and legal and administrative reports. Plans and develops departmental goals, objectives, and programs, assists in developing and administering the departmental budget, communicates hospital directives to employees, and develops and maintains productivity standards for proper compliance to established criteria. Develops policy directives for assigned areas, remaining current in changes in laws, regulations, policies, procedures and practices. Coordinate public safety matters with prosecutors, attorneys, and courts. Performs other duties as assigned.

　　Dimensions

　　Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

　　Knowledge of law enforcement management and supervisory principles. Knowledge of criminal laws, hospital, and departmental policies Knowledge of planning and administration. Knowledge of investigative methods and techniques Ability to organize and supervise the work activities of others. Ability to plan, evaluate, and conduct training. Ability to communicate orally and in writing.

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　The formal education equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a major in criminal justice or a related field; plus one year of experience in law enforcement, including one year in a supervisory or leadership capacity.

　　Licenses

　　Must be certified as a Law Enforcement Officer by the Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training or a similar academy in accordance with ACA 12-9-106.

　　The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

　　Nearest Major Market:Little Rock