Emergency Response Team Officer

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia; On-site; USD 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Virginia—Virginia Center for Behavioral Rehabilitation seeks an Emergency Response Team Officer to maintain security and custody of residents and manage access at the facility. The role includes overseeing transport security and enforcing post orders.

Qualifications emphasize knowledge of security procedures, communication skills, and ability to lead and follow regulations. A comprehensive benefits package is provided; background checks and drug screening are required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of policies, methods of physical control, first aid procedures, and radio communications.
• Ability to operate automated control systems and a PC.
• 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 posts as directed by supervisor, follow written post orders, and drive a 15 passenger security van.

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.

Skills

Physical security

First aid

Radio communications

Automated control systems

Written communication

Leadership

Tools

Automated control systems

PC/Computer

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

• 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.

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. 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.
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.
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.

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.

Contact Information

Name: Samuel Maddox

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