Evening Security Officer — 2nd Shift, Part-Time

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services; Danville (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is seeking a 2nd Shift Security Officer (Wage/Part-Time) at Southern Virginia Mental Health Institute. The role focuses on protecting patients, staff, and visitors, monitoring entrances, and conducting investigations as needed.

The position requires a Virginia security guard license (or ability to obtain within six months) and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Possess a valid driver’s license that remains active.
• Virginia security guard license or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Wage position with no benefits.

Responsibilities

• Monitor entrances to ensure compliance with policies and safety.
• Conduct unbiased investigations of abuse/neglect/exploitation when assigned.
• Work four 7-hour shifts (Wed–Sat, 4:00 PM–11:30 PM) as scheduled.

Skills

Independence

Judgment

Report writing

Communication

Patrol duties

Court testimony

TOVA training

Driving

Interacting with psychiatric patients

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is seeking a 2nd Shift Security Officer (Wage/Part-Time) at Southern Virginia Mental Health Institute. The role focuses on protecting patients, staff, and visitors, monitoring entrances, and conducting investigations as needed.

The position requires a Virginia security guard license (or ability to obtain within six months) and a valid driver’s license.