Security Officer - Transportation

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia; On-site; USD 44,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Life insurance

Retirement plans

Discounts

Employee referrals

12 paid holidays

Paid leave

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers is seeking a Security Officer - Transportation for the Virginia Center for Behavioral Rehabilitation to maintain security, custody and control of residents and oversee transport security inside and outside the facility. This role requires vigilance and adherence to facility protocols. Applicants must have a Virginia driver's license, be a U.S.

citizen, and at least 18 years old. Hiring range is $44,440 to $61,328 with a comprehensive benefits package and state

Qualifications

• Valid Virginia driver's license.
• Citizen of the U.S. and at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Maintain security, custody and control of resident population.
• Maintain controlled access inside and outside the facility.
• Maintain control and custody during transportation outside the secure facility.

Skills

Driver's license

Citizenship

Age 18+

Job description

Title: Security Officer - Transportation

State Role Title:Security Officer III

Hiring Range: $44,440 to $61,328 commensurate with experience.

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location:Va Center for Behavioral Rehab

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

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

To maintain security, custody and control of resident population while committed to Virginia Center For Behavioral Rehabilitation. Maintain controlled access both inside and outside the facility. Maintain control and custody during transportations outside of the secure facility.

Minimum Qualifications

Valid Virginia driver's license.
Must be a citizen of the U.S. and at least 18 years of age.

Additional Considerations

Experience in mental health preferred.

Special Instructions

All applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and pre-employment drug screen. The investigation may include: fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services check; employment verification; and verification of education (relevant to employment).
Under Virginia Code §§ 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services is prohibited from employing or using as volunteers, persons who have been convicted of specific (“barrier”) crimes or persons who may be the subject of pending (“barrier”) charges (Go to the code section to see barrier crimes and related information).
Please provide all relevant work experience. In describing your relevant experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience.
This position is open until filled; however, applications/resumes will begin to be reviewed within five (5) days of the date of this posting.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the American with Disabilities Act. If you are a person with a disability and desire assistance or accommodation, please notify Human Resources at(804) 766-3277 during business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
VCBR offers a comprehensive benefit package to include your choice of health plan, paid life insurance and retirement plans, discounts, employee referral programs, 12 paid holidays, annual, family personal and sick leave.
VCBR is a tobacco-free, smoke-free work environment.
VCBR is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer, that provides hiring preference to qualified veterans and service members. We highly encourage veterans, and active members of the Virginia National Guard and/or U.S. Military Reserve members to apply, and to respond accordingly on the state application.
Virginia Center for Behavioral Rehabilitation (VCBR) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all applicants regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability. Minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people with National Service experience are encourage to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.

Contact Information

Name: Samuel Maddox

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.