Emergency Response Team Officer

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services; Crewe (VA); Sur place; USD 46 000 - 55 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health plan

Life insurance

Retirement plans

Employee referrals

12 paid holidays

Paid leave

Résumé du poste

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is hiring an Emergency Response Team Officer for the Virginia Center for Behavioral Rehabilitation. You will maintain security and custody of residents, control access inside and outside the facility, and ensure safe transport when outside the secure area.

The role requires strong communication, adherence to post orders, and the ability to operate control systems and basic PC tools. Certification and orientation are required.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of policies, methods of physical control, first aid procedures, and radio communications.
• Ability to operate automated control systems and personal computer.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
• Ability to apply and interpret rules and regulations, conduct thorough searches; analyze and resolve problems; provide leadership and work direction to residents; and use good judgment.
• Successfully complete certification and orientation.
• Able to work all security post as directed by supervisor, follow written post orders, and facility policies and procedures.
• Ability to drive a 15 passenger security van.

Responsabilités

• To maintain security, custody and control of resident population while committed to Virginia Center for Behavioral Rehabilitation.
• Maintain controlled access both inside and outside the facility.
• Maintain control and custody during transportations outside of the secure facility.

Connaissances

Policy knowledge

Communication skills

Search and surveillance

Operate control systems

Decision making

Driver’s license

Post orders adherence

Outils

Automated control systems

PC literacy

Description du poste

Title:

Emergency Response Team Officer

State Role Title:

Security Officer IV

Hiring Range:

$46,151 to $55,303 Commensurate with experience

Pay Band:

4

Agency:

Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location:

Va Center for Behavioral Rehab

Agency Website:

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

Recruitment Type:

General Public - G

Job Duties:

To maintain security, custody and control of resident population while committed to Virginia Center for Behavioral Rehabilitation. Maintain controlled access both inside and outside the facility. Maintain control and custody during transportations outside of the secure facility.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of policies, methods of physical control, first aid procedures, and radio communications;
• Ability to operate automated control systems and personal computer;
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing;
• Ability to apply and interpret rules and regulations, conduct thorough searches; analyze and resolve problems; provide leadership and work direction to residents; and use good judgment;
• Successfully complete certification and orientation;
• Able to work all security post as directed by supervisor, follow written post orders, and facility policies and procedures.
• Ability to drive a 15 passenger security van.

Additional Considerations:

Experience in mental health preferred.

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.

Background Investigation:

All applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and pre-employment drug screen. The investigation may include: fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services check; employment verification; and verification of education (relevant to employment).

Legal:

• 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health & 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 (Go to the code section to see barrier crimes and related information).

Work Experience:

Please provide all relevant work experience. In describing your relevant experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience.

Position Availability:

This position is open until filled; however, applications/resumes will begin to be reviewed within five (5) days of the date of this posting.

Accommodations:

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the American with Disabilities Act. If you are a person with a disability and desire assistance or accommodation, please notify Human Resources at(804) 766-3277 during business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Benefits:

VCBR offers a comprehensive benefit package to include your choice of health plan, paid life insurance and retirement plans, discounts, employee referral programs, 12 paid holidays, annual, family personal and sick leave.

Work Environment:

VCBR is a tobacco‑free, smoke‑free work environment.

Veterans:

VCBR is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer, that provides hiring preference to qualified veterans and service members. We highly encourage veterans, and active members of the Virginia National Guard and/or U.S. Military Reserve members to apply, and to respond accordingly on the state application.

Equal Opportunity:

Virginia Center for Behavioral Rehabilitation (VCBR) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all applicants 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 encourage to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.

Contact Information:

• Name: Samuel Maddox
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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.

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.