3rd Shift Security Officer (Wage/Part-Time)

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Danville (VA); Presencial; USD 32.000 - 33.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Commonwealth of VA Careers seeks a 3rd Shift Security Officer for Southern Virginia Mental Health Institute. The role includes monitoring entrances, enforcing policies, and maintaining safety for patients and staff. Requires a Virginia security guard license or ability to obtain it within six months.

The position is part-time, pays $23.05/hour, and involves midnight to early morning shifts. Fingerprint check and drug screening are required, with a strong emphasis on reliable testimony in court

Formación

• Possess a valid driver’s license, active throughout employment.
• Valid Virginia security guard license or ability to obtain within six months.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with resourcefulness and good judgment.
• Ability to read/write detailed reports with attention to grammar and detail.
• Must be able to safely operate a motor vehicle and manage safety protocols.
• Must be able to render credible testimony in a court of law.

Responsabilidades

• Monitor entrances to ensure visitors, patients and staff comply with policies.
• Maintain a safe, secure environment and minimize contraband.
• Minimize patient elopement risks and respond to alarms or emergencies.
• Conduct unbiased investigations of abuse, neglect or exploitation when assigned.
• Duties may include testimony in legal proceedings when required.

Conocimientos

Driver's license

Security license

Independent work

Report writing

Safety awareness

Court testimony

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Title: 3rd 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 be required to work four 7-hour shifts from 12:00 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. or as scheduled by the security supervisor to meet business needs.

Minimum 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. This must remain active throughout employment.
• 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 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.

Special Instructions

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.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

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.