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

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services at Eastern State Hospital seeks a Crisis Prevention Response Team Member (Security Officer IV) for night shift to maintain patient safety and unit security. You will ensure ongoing security presence and respond to codes with de-escalation techniques.

Assignment may rotate to other units; you will lead safety initiatives and oversee controlled access and patient custody during transport, collaborating with clinical staff.

Qualifications

• Valid Virginia driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Experience in fields such as law enforcement, military police, corrections or mental health.
• Experience handling difficult individuals and familiarity with therapeutic de-escalation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain hospital unit security and ensure safety of patients and staff on assigned shift.
• Respond to emergencies and manage access/control of patients during transport.
• Lead safety culture initiatives and de-escalation as directed by supervision.

Skills

Virginia Driver's License

Law enforcement/military police/mental

De-escalation techniques

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.

Contact Information

• Name: EASTERN STATE HOSPITAL
• Phone: [phone] / REFER TO PAGEUP FOR APPLICATION STATUS

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.

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.