Security Officer Part Time

Western State Hospital; Staunton (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Western State Hospital is seeking a Part Time Security Officer to maintain adequate coverage for the Public Safety Department at the Staunton campus. This role involves bailiffing judicial hearings and transporting patients across the facility and to external sites.

The position requires a valid Virginia driver's license and experience in law enforcement or public safety, with preferred bilingual and veteran status.

Qualifications

• Valid Virginia Driver’s License is required.
• Experience in law enforcement, public safety, or related fields handling public interactions.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Bilingual and veteran status are considered in the selection process.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a bailiff for judicial hearings and transport patients.
• Assist unit staff with patients as needed at the facility.
• Check in and screen visitors and patients using metal detectors and wands.
• Transport combative or safety-sensitive patients to other facilities, court hearings, or appointments.
• Investigate and prepare detailed special reports on incidents.
• Patrol the hospital grounds, monitor parking, traffic, and conduct vehicle accident investigations.

Skills

Valid Virginia Driver’s License

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

• Valid Virginia Driver’s License

Title: Security Officer Part Time

State Role Title: Security Officer III

Hiring Range: $23.05/HR

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Western State Hospital

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

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Location: Western State Hospital

103 Valley Center Drive, Staunton, VA 24401.

Western State Hospital, part of the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS), has been a leader in psychiatric treatment since 1828. WSH is a 302-bed Joint Commission/CMS-accredited psychiatric facility located in the scenic Shenandoah Valley. Just 30 minutes from vibrant university towns, our hospital serves adults with serious mental health needs and is nationally recognized for our Psychosocial Rehabilitation “Learning” programs.

WSH provides a modern clinical setting and a therapeutic environment for patients, supported by highly qualified staff. Employees also enjoy the beauty and tranquility of the Shenandoah Valley, with nearby cities such as Charlottesville and Harrisonburg offering dining, entertainment, and outdoor activities, making Staunton an attractive place to live and work.

Position Overview

Western State Hospital is seeking a Security Officer Part Time to maintain adequate coverage in order for the Public Safety Department to fulfill its mission statement at Western State Hospital.

Key Responsibilities

• Serving as a bailiff for the judicial hearings at WSH and taking patient transports
• Respond and assist unit staff with patients as requested at the facility
• Check in and scan all visitors in the front lobby as well as patients that may be returning via the front lobby by use of the walk-through metal detector and hand wand
• Transport combative, dangerous, public safety patients to/from other state facilities, court hearings, and appointments
• Investigate and compile detailed information pertaining to writing a special report from start to finish
• Patrol hospital property, monitor parking, traffic, and conduct vehicle accident investigations as deemed necessary by management
• gather and communicate information, both in oral and written form to include communications with officers on other shifts
• Prepare and submit completed special reports in a timely fashion

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid Virginia Driver’s License
• Experience in law Enforcement, Public Safety, or related fields and positions meeting and dealing with the general public as a supplier of services

Additional Considerations

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Bilingual
• Veteran

Background Investigation

All applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and a pre-employment drug screening. This investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services checks, employment verification, and verification of education relevant to the position.

Under Virginia Code

• 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services (DBHDS) cannot employ or utilize as volunteers, individuals convicted of specific ("barrier") crimes or those with pending "barrier" charges.

Reasonable Accommodations: Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require assistance or accommodation, please notify Human Resources at [phone] during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.).

Equal Opportunity: The Commonwealth of Virginia is committed to conducting all aspects of human resource management without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.* There shall be no retaliation against anyone making allegations of violations of this policy.

Veteran Preference: DBHDS is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer and provides hiring preference to qualified veterans and service members. We strongly encourage veterans, active members of the Virginia National Guard, and U.S. Military Reserve members to apply to the state application and respond accordingly.

Contact Information

Name: Samantha Leep

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

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.