CLINICAL SECURITY OFFICER I - Grand Junction Regional Center (Western Slope)
State of ColoradoAbout the role
Posting number: IJB 00512 07/30/2026
Department: Colorado Department of Human Services
Division: OAADS - Grand Junction Regional Center
Job classification: Correctional, Youth or Clinical Security Officer I
Posting type: Open & Promotional
Categories: Community Services, Health Services, Miscellaneous, Medical
Summary
Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefit package! Please see the Supplemental Information section below for details!This position will be accepting applications from residents and non-residents of Colorado. This announcement is open to potential candidates who are legal residents of the United States. All legal residents of the United States are eligible to apply and compete. If appointed to a position, applicants from outside of Colorado will be required to relocate to Colorado prior to their start date, at their own expense.
About the Grand Junction Regional Center:
Grand Junction Regional Center (GJRC) is one of three Regional Centers in Colorado that serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who have intensive needs.
GJRC, which dates back to 1919, has both Intermediate Care Facilities/Intellectual Developmental Disabilities (ICF/IDD) homes and Home and Community Based Services Waiver (HCBS Waiver) homes throughout the community. The center serves a diverse population, from people who have high abilities but are a high risk to themselves or others to people who have significant medical challenges.
Programs are individualized to meet varying needs. Services provided range from residential services and health services to mental health intervention. GJRC provides day program, vocational and specialized habilitation, speech, occupational therapy, therapeutic recreation and nutritional services.
Examples of duties
The Clinical Security Officer I (CSO) provides safety oversight, crisis intervention, and environmental monitoring across GJRC homes and programs to ensure a secure environment for residents, staff, and property. The CSO also supports agency staff through training, de-escalation assistance, and adherence to Safety Care standards.Additionally, as a CSO you can expect to:
Perform daily safety checks across ICF, HCBS, and day program sites, documenting findings and reporting concerns promptly.
Identify and address safety or environmental hazards, notifying the appropriate staff such as the Safety Team, the CSO Lead, supervisors, or Facility Management as needed
Monitor staff performance related to safety and security and relay relevant observations to supervisors.
Use approved verbal de-escalation and physical intervention techniques consistent with Safety Care and GJRC standards.
Respond to crises involving aggressive or unsafe behaviors, using the least restrictive measures.
Assist in searches for AWOL individuals and coordinate safe return or transport to appropriate facilities.
Search environments for dangerous items, contraband, or weapons and secure them safely when needed.
Collaborate with law enforcement when circumstances require external support.
Support disaster drills and real-time emergency situations, ensuring communication with supervisors and leadership.
Provide Safety Care training as a certified instructor and determine if staff require certification or additional training.
Offer coaching and feedback to staff regarding safety procedures and de-escalation expectations.
Assist with agency projects, minor maintenance tasks, and departmental database support.
Work collaboratively across departments to ensure coverage and operational continuity.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Apply for this role
Generate a tailored application kit with a matched cover letter, interview prep, and CV highlights — in under 60 seconds.
Apply Now →Generate Application KitFree account required — sign up in 30s