DHS-DMHSAS-Sand Ridge Secure Treatment Center

County(ies):	Juneau
Classification Title: / JAC:   Job Working Title:	SUPERVISING OFFICER-DHS 09-02865     Captain
Type of Employment:	Full Time (40 hrs/week)
Salary:	The starting salary is between $45,088 and $74,397 per year, depending on qualifications, plus excellent benefits. A twelve-month probationary period is required. The pay schedule/range is 81-03. This position is not represented by a bargaining unit.
Special Qualifications:	Must possess a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain one and must be able to legally carry and use firearms.
Contact:	Dylan Eory, Human Resources Specialist, 608-266-3027, dylan.eory@dhs.wisconsin.gov
Bargaining Unit:	Non-Represented
Area of Competition:	Open
Deadline to Apply:	11/16/2009
Exam Information:	Exam cannot be previewed.

The Department of Health Services (DHS); Division of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (DMHSAS); Sand Ridge Secure Treatment Center (SRSTC) in Mauston has two (2) vacancies.

Special Notes:   Due to the nature of the position, all applicants who may be appointed to this position will be required to allow the Department of Health Services to conduct a background check to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled.

A pre-employment medical examination and physical fitness test will be required to determine the presence of any physical/medical conditions which might adversely affect performance. Individuals selected will undergo an academic training program and will be required to meet physical and academic proficiency standards at the end of the training period.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:   Knowledge of principles of supervision, staff evaluation and security training for a large security staff; Wisconsin Statutes relating to criminal justice and mental health; fire safety requirements and procedures for all types of emergencies; investigation procedures and documentation detail; principles of problem-solving and conflict resolution; techniques used in ensuring security and discipline among patients; legal procedures necessary for the apprehension of voluntary and committed patients; and effective written and oral communication techniques.

How To Apply:   Apply online!
If you have not already done so, you will need to create an account. After you are logged in and are viewing the announcement, click “Apply Now.” You will be asked to provide your personal information, attach a resume, and then complete the exam (by clicking “View Exam Options” and then “Take Exam”). Your time will be limited while responding to the exam. We recommend that you preview the exam and create your responses ahead of time in a word processing program then paste them in the area provided during the exam. Resumes may not be substituted for answering the questions, they are for supplemental purposes only and they will not be rated.

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Mail completed materials:

Please send an Application for State Employment (OSER-DMRS-38), a resume, and a cover letter stating your knowledge and experience as it relates to 1) supervising or leading the work of others; 2) performing security related functions; and 3) conducting investigations.  Be sure to discuss your experience in terms of its scope, duration, and your specific role and responsibilities.

These materials are considered an examination and will be used to determine the eligibility for these vacancies.

The Application for State Employment (OSER-DMRS-38) can be obtained on the Internet at http://oser.state.wi.us/application.asp; or call our request line at (608) 267-9893 (voice) or (888) 701-1251 (TextNet); or e-mail dhsbhrjobs@wisconsin.gov.  Please send application/examination materials to Dylan Eory; DHS/BHR; One West Wilson Street, Room 555; P.O. Box 7850; Madison, WI 53707-7850; Fax (608) 267-2147; or by e-mail: dylan.eory@wisconsin.gov.

The deadline to receive application/examination materials is November 16, 2009.  Application/examination materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.