CRISIS PREVENTION RESPONSE TEAM MEMBER (SECURITY OFFICER IV)- NIGHT SHIFT

DHRM; Rockville (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

EASTERN STATE HOSPITAL is seeking a Crisis Prevention Response Team Member (Security Officer IV) for night shifts. Role focuses on maintaining security, supervising patient custody, and responding to emergencies across hospital units in Virginia.

The position requires a valid Virginia driver’s license, prior security or law enforcement experience, and the ability to de-escalate challenging situations with approved techniques. Rotations may occur to other units as needed.

Qualifications

• Valid Virginia Driver’s License with acceptable driving record.
• Prior experience in law enforcement, military police, corrections or mental health-related field is required.
• Experience in handling difficult individuals and familiarity with therapeutic de-escalation techniques.
• Experience with seclusion and state approved procedures for restraints may be needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain security of hospital units and patient population while promoting positive interaction with patients on the unit.
• Ensure unit security presence on each unit per shift.
• Respond to emergency codes and support safety using de-escalation techniques.
• Lead safety culture initiatives and manage access and patient custody during transport.

Skills

Driver's license

Law enforcement experience

De-escalation experience

Job description

Title:

CRISIS PREVENTION RESPONSE TEAM MEMBER (SECURITY OFFICER IV)- NIGHT SHIFT

State Role Title:

Security Guards

Hiring Range:

$45,000 - $62,374

Pay Band:

4

Agency:

Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location:

Eastern State Hospital

Agency Website:

https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/esh/

Recruitment Type:

General Public - G

Job Duties

To maintain security of the hospital units and patient population while promoting a constant and positive interaction with patients on the unit. Ensure that unit security presence is maintained on each unit on each shift. Respond to emergency codes on the units, the team will assist in the control over the safety of patients on designed unit through efficient and compliant use of TOVA and approved de-escalation techniques. Assignment will be to one specific unit/units with occasional rotations to other units as needed. Responsible for leading the safety culture and initiatives on the unit and maintaining controlled access and patient custody both inside and outside of the facility during patient transportation.

Minimum Qualifications

Valid Virginia Driver’s License with acceptable driving record is required.
Prior experience working in a field such as law enforcement, military police, corrections or mental health related field is required.
Experience in handling difficult individuals and familiarity with therapeutic de-escalation techniques.

Additional Considerations

Experience with seclusion and state approved procedures for the utilization of facility-approved restraints to physically control, confine, and restrain individuals as directed by supervision/medical/nursing department.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor. The duties listed in this EWP are not all inclusive.

Contact Information

Name: EASTERN STATE HOSPITAL

Phone: [phone] / REFER TO PAGEUP FOR APPLICATION STATUS

Email: EMAIL APPLICATION MATIERAL NOT ACCEPTED

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.

Advertised: 27 Jul 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 02 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time