Security Officer III
Security Officer III
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$ 42938 - 48500
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Title: Security Officer III
State Role Title:69113
Hiring Range: $42938 - $48500
Pay Band: 3
Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop
Location:Southeastern VA Training Ctr
Agency Website: Type: General Public - G
Looking for a career with meaning and purpose Join our team at Southeastern Virginia Training Center!
Southeastern Virginia Training Center is hiring a Security Officer III to join our Security team at our 24-hour. The Security Officer is the first point of contact for staff individuals and visitors at our 24-hour facility.
About Us
At Southeastern Virginia Training Center (SEVTC) we serve citizens with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We are an intermediate care facility operated by the Department of Behavioral health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) where we support individuals in state-of-the-art homes with accommodations unique to their specific needs. At SEVTC we take pride in providing our individuals with a person-centered approach fostering their independence and ensuring their life is fully realized to their potential. Our employees are our most valuable asset and we take time to invest in their health wellness and happiness.
About the Role
- Provide a high level of customer service answering general inquiries and directing visitors.
- Operate a multi-line phone system professionally and efficiently.
- Maintain security by enforcing access control issuing visitor badges and monitoring logbooks.
- Act as a first responder in emergency situations and coordinate with police or fire departments when necessary.
- Ensure a safe and secure environment for all staff visitors and individuals.
Shift
The position serves as Security Officer for a 24-hour facility. Shift rotations are (7a-3p; 3p-11p; 11p-7am)
Skills and experience required:
We seek a candidate with general knowledge of law enforcement and security procedures. We also seek the following:
- Ability to operate a two-way radio and general announcing system.
- Experience with general office procedures and equipment.
- Basic computer skills bookkeeping experience and data entry proficiency.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Valid drivers license with a clean driving history.
Bonus points if you have:
- Prior law enforcement experience.
- Valid Department of Justice Services (DCJS) private security registration.
What we offer:
We offer an array of benefits to help you take care of you and your family:
- Health vision and dental; multiple plan choices!
- Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
- 13 paid holidays.
- Paid time off to include sick leave family personal leave annual leave parental leave and more!
- Life and long-term care insurance.
- Retirement and savings to include - membership in the Virginia Retirement System (401(a) defined benefit plan) and the commonwealths deferred compensation plan.
- Short term and long-term disability benefits.
- Employee assistance program wellness employee discounts and so much more!
Person Centered. Community Based.
SEVTCs mission is to provide quality person-centered services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families in partnership with a community-based system of supports.
We envision SEVTC as a center of excellence providing specialized supports that enable successful community living for individuals with intellectual developmental and behavioral challenges across the state of Virginia.
Our values reflect an environment where: individuals lead self-determined lives that focus on empowerment dignity and respect employees are valued and appreciated as out most import asset individuals and employees live work and play in an environment that is safe and free from harm collaboration with DBHDS community partners and family members is welcomed and fostered and resources are utilized in a thoughtful and efficient manner.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Application Requirements: Applications and rsums for this position are accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginias Electronic Recruitment System only. Interview decisions will be based solely on the information provided in your electronic application and/or rsum. Please ensure you detail all relevant work experience clearly and specifically; we will not make assumptions about your will receive a confirmation of receipt once your application and/or rsum has been successfully submitted. To check the status of your application refer to Your Application in your account.
Applications/rsums will begin to be reviewed within five (5) days of the posting date.
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 during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 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 highly encourage veterans active members of the Virginia National Guard and U.S. Military Reserve members to apply and respond accordingly on the state application.
Contact Information
Name: Sarita Jordan
Phone:
Email:
In support of the Commonwealths 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 .
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.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
