SECURITY OFFICER III

DHRM; Rockville (VA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

DHRM seeks a Security Officer III at Eastern State Hospital to maintain a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors. Officers may be required to handle difficult individuals and perform arrests within authority.

The role is essential personnel, with shifts including nights, weekends, holidays, and potential overtime. The position requires experience in reports/investigation techniques, a valid driver's license, and patrol experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing reports and investigation techniques.
• Valid Driver's License with good driving record.
• Experience in conducting foot and/or vehicle patrol.
• Experience in Law Enforcement, Security, Or related fields and positions meeting and dealing with the general public as a supplier for security services.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors by handling difficult individuals.
• Maintain adequate Public Safety coverage to fulfill the hospital's mission.
• Arrest suspects as required under state and local law.

Skills

Investigation techniques

Foot patrol

Vehicle patrol

Law enforcement

Tools

Computer software

Job description

Title: SECURITY OFFICER III

State Role Title: Security Guards

Hiring Range: $42,938 - $59,524

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Eastern State Hospital

Agency Website: Jobs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

To provide a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors at ESH by handling difficult individuals (i.e. physically control, confine and restrain) during difficult situations. Maintain adequate coverage in order for the Public Safety Department to fulfill its mission statement at Eastern State Hospital. Each officer is sworn by the Court of Williamsburg/James City County and is fully empowered to make an arrest for any State and Local violation.

This position is considered essential personnel and would be required to work in the event of an emergency, pandemic, or facility need. All ESH positions are required to work different shifts to include nights, weekends and holidays, and/or overtime as requested.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience in preparing reports and investigation techniques
• Valid Driver's License with good driving record
• Experience in conducting foot and/or vehicle patrol
• Experience in Law Enforcement, Security, Or related fields and positions meeting and dealing with the general public as a supplier for security services.

Additional Considerations

• Special Conservator of the Peace Training and obtain certification.
• Experience utilizing various computer software.

Contact Information

Name: Eastern State Hospital

Phone: [phone]

Email: EMAIL APPLICATION MATERIAL NOT ACCEPTED

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.

Advertised: 28 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time