2nd Shift Security Officer (Wage/Part-Time)

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services; Danville (VA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services seeks a 2nd Shift Security Officer (Wage/Part-Time) for the Southern Virginia Mental Health Institute. This role supports safety for patients, visitors, and staff, monitoring entrances and enforcing facility policies.

The incumbent will assist in security operations, conduct rounds, and participate in investigations as directed by the Facility Director.

Qualifications

• Possess a valid driver’s license without any court ordered restrictions, which must remain active throughout employment.
• A valid Virginia security guard license or the ability to obtain within six months of employment is required.
• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• This is a wage position with no benefits.

Responsibilities

• Monitor entrances to the facility and grounds to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment and minimize contraband and elopement risks.
• Serve as a DI-201 facility investigator to conduct unbiased investigations when assigned by the Facility Director.
• Demonstrate ability to work independently with resourcefulness, sound judgment, integrity and tact.
• Prepare and write detailed reports with attention to accuracy and grammar.

Skills

Independent work

Situational awareness

Report writing

Intervene with aggressive patients

Work with psychiatric patients

Vehicle operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Virginia security guard license

Job description

Title: 2nd Shift Security Officer (Wage/Part-Time)

State Role Title: W69113

Hiring Range: $23.05/hour

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Southern Va Mental Health Inst

Agency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/svmhi/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Security Services Department is responsible for identifying hazards/risks to the safety and security of patients, visitors, and staff at Southern Virginia Mental Health Institute (SVMHI) as we;; as developing, implementing and monitoring the programs needed to eliminate, correct or minimize those hazards and risks. The department is responsible for the day to day operations of providing for the safety and security of patients, visitors, and staff. Some of the duties of this position include monitoring entrances to the facility and facility grounds (interior and exterior) to ensure visitors, patients and employees comply with SVMHI’s and the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS)’ policies and procedures, maintaining a safe and secure environment, minimizes contraband entering the facility, and minimizes patient elopement risks. This position will also serve as a DI-201 facility investigator to conduct unbiased investigations of abuse, neglect or exploitation of clients when assigned these duties by the Facility Director.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently using resourcefulness, sound judgment, integrity and tact.
• Ability to react appropriately in routine and emergency situations to deal effectively with patients, visitors, staff, law enforcement officials and the general public.
• Ability to read and write detailed reports with attention to detail including correct grammar.
• Physical ability to make walking rounds and to intervene, restrain and or transport physically aggressive or combative patients.
• Ability to work with patients with psychiatric disabilities.
• Ability to complete facility sponsored TOVA (behavior management program) training.
• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with the ability to effectively explain policies and procedures to visitors or staff.
• The incumbent must be able to render credible testimony in a court of law.
• Ability to work in a secure and locked environment with individuals who are experiencing acute symptoms of mental illness and/or additional forensic/legal involvement.

This position will work four 7-hour shifts to include Wednesday - Saturday, 4 pm - 11:30 pm (30 minute lunch) or as scheduled by the security supervisor to meet facility/departmental needs.

Minimum Qualifications

THIS IS A WAGE POSITION WITH NO BENEFITS.

Possess a valid driver’s license without any court ordered restrictions, which must remain active throughout employment.

A valid Virginia security guard license or the ability to obtain within six months of employment is required. This must remain active throughout employment.

This Position Will Also Require

• Demonstrated ability to work independently using resourcefulness, sound judgment, integrity and tact.
• Ability to react appropriatey in routine and emergency situations; to deal effectively with patients, visitors, staff, law enforcement officials, and the general public.
• Ability to read and write reports, physical ability to make walking rounds and to intervene, restrain and or transport physically aggressive or combative patients.
• Ability to work with patients with psychiatric disabilities.
• Ability to complete facility sponsored Therapeutic Options (behavior management program) training.
• Safely operate a motor vehicle.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with the ability to effectively explain policies and procedures to visitors or staff; must be able to render credible testimony in a court of law.

Additional Considerations

• Experience as a Security Officer in a psychiatric healthcare facility, acute care, long-term or correctional setting.
• Training/prior experience in Police Science, Security, Law Enforcement, Corrections or related field.
• Veterans and people with National Service.
• Graduation from high school or equivalent.

A successful fingerprint-based criminal history check, drug screen, and reference checks are required for the selected candidate for this position. Under Virginia Code

• 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is prohibited from employing or using as volunteers, persons who have been convicted of specific “barrier” crimes or persons who may be the subject of pending “barrier” charges.

Employees may be required to disclose immunization status for purposes of infection prevention and/or management of outbreaks. Upon acceptance of a job offer, new recruits will be asked to disclose their vaccination status (and for those fully vaccinated, proof of vaccination) during the pre-employment process. If you have any questions, contact the Office of Human Resources.

Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor with the Department of Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS, to get their Certificate of Disability. To obtain a Certificate of Disability go to: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800-552-5019. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview process per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Human Resources at [phone] for assistance.

DBHDS is an equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability. Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.

SVMHI uses Form I-9 and E-Verify in the verification of eligibility for employment.

SVMHI is a smoke and vape-free facility in all buildings and outside facility grounds.

Contact Information

• Name: Human Resources
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.