Emergency Response Team Officer

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services; Crewe (VA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Life insurance

Retirement plans

12 paid holidays

Annual/personal/sick leave

Tobacco-free environment

Veteran hiring preference

Job summary

The Virginia Center for Behavioral Rehabilitation is seeking an Emergency Response Team Officer (Security Officer IV) to maintain security, custody and control of residents. You will manage access inside and outside the facility and ensure safety during transportations outside the secure area. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid Virginia driver’s license.

U.S. citizenship and being at least 18 are required; experience in mental health is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; valid Virginia driver’s license.
• Must be a citizen of the U.S. and at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid Virginia driver’s license

U.S. citizenship

18 years of age

Job description

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

• High school diploma or equivalent; valid Virginia’s Drivers license.
• Must be a citizen of the U.S. and at least 18 years of age.

Additional Considerations

• Experience in mental health preferred.

Special Instructions

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).

Under Virginia Code

• 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).

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

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

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the American with Disabilities Act.

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.
• VCBR is a tobacco-free, smoke-free work environment.
• 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 and Diversity Statements

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]