Security Officer III

Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute is seeking a Full-Time Night Shift Security Officer to protect hospital properties and provide a safe environment. This role requires knowledge of state codes, effective communication, and ability to use MS Office.

The position includes patrols, responding to emergencies, fingerprinting, equipment checks, alarms, and coordination with emergency management. Night shift hours are 11:30 p.m. to 8 a.m., with mandatory overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in a security/safety position required.
• Current state motor vehicle operator’s license required.
• Experience with MS Office.
• High school graduate or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Patrol hospital grounds and buildings, addressing safety issues.
• Respond to behavioral emergencies and escort individuals on Special Hospitalizations.
• Escort, transport, and support security operations including fingerprints, alarms, and equipment checks.
• Provide overtime as needed and support switchboard/reception.

Skills

Security experience

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Title: Security Officer III

State Role Title:69113

Hiring Range: $49,379 - $68,142

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Northern VA Mental Health Inst

Agency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/nvmhi/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

We are seeking a Full-Time Night Shift Security Officer with Shift Differential for week days, weekends and holidays in order to protect hospital-controlled properties and equipment and provide a safe and secure environment for Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute (NVMHI). This position patrols the facilities grounds and buildings ensuring the areas are secure and that safety issues are addressed. It supports activities of the facilities such as responding to behavioral emergencies, escorting individuals we serve on Special Hospitalizations, patrol nursing unit every 15 minutes, processing electronic fingerprinting, ensuring equipment temperatures are functioning properly, responding to alarms, supporting emergency management programs, transporting individuals, and providing support to the switchboard/reception. The successful candidate will have knowledge of Virginia state codes, laws, and regulations; ability to follow written and oral instructions; to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; have ability to write reports; have the ability to use Microsoft products; and to use interpersonal skills to establish and maintain an effective working relationship. Must be able to work mandatory overtime as needed. Performs other duties as assigned.

Night shift hours: - 11:30 p.m. - 8 a.m.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience in a security/safety position required.
• Current state motor vehicle operator’s license required.
• Experience with MS Office.
• High school graduate or equivalent.

Additional Considerations

• Experience with diverse populations or groups, including mental health and intellectual disabilities.
• Prior law enforcement experience.
• Experience in Report Writing.

Northern Virginia Mental Health Instituteoffers a comprehensive benefit package to include your choice of four health insurance plans, paid life insurance and retirement plans, 12 paid holidays, annual and sick leave.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.

Northern Virginia Mental Health Instituteis an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics or disability.

DBHDS is a healthcare organization and must comply with the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (federal CMS) guidance on Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care staff Vaccination Regulation which requires vaccination of all employees or an exemption. A job offer of employment is contingent upon the candidate meeting these guidelines as a condition of employment.

Contact Information

Name: Tina Bielonwu

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

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.