SECURITY OFFICER III

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is seeking a SECURITY OFFICER III at Eastern State Hospital in Williamsburg, VA. This role focuses on maintaining a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors, including handling difficult individuals and ensuring security presence across shifts.

The officer is sworn to uphold law enforcement duties, with essential personnel status during emergencies, pandemics, or facility needs, and may be required to work nights, weekends,

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors at Eastern State Hospital.
• Handle difficult individuals, including physically controlling, confining and restraining when necessary.
• Maintain adequate coverage for the Public Safety Department to fulfill its mission.
• Officer is sworn by the Court and empowered to arrest for state and local violations.

Skills

Driving

Report writing

Investigation

Patrol operations

Public interaction

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:

https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/esh/

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

• Valid Driver’s License w/ good driving record.
• Experience in preparing reports and investigation techniques.
• Experience 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

• Certification as a Special Conservator of the Peace.
• Experience utilizing various computer software.

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.

Contact Information

Name: EASTERN STATE HOSPITAL

Phone: [phone] / REFER TO PAGEUP FOR APPLICATION STATUS

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.