Security Officer (69113)

Title: Security Officer (69113)

State Role Title:Security Officer III

Hiring Range: Minimum Salary: $42938/year - Salary Commensurate with Relevant Years of Experience

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location:Southwestern VA Mtl Hlth Inst

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

KSAs and or Competencies required to successfully perform the work:

Ability to work in a secure and locked environment with individuals who are
experiencing acute symptoms of mental illness and/or additional forensic/legal
involvement.
Working knowledge of police methods scientific crime detection Court Security/Civil
Process laws of Commonwealth and of Law Enforcement administrative practices and
procedures.
Demonstrated ability to work independently using resourcefulness sound judgment
integrity and tact. To react appropriately in routine and emergency situations; to deal
effectively with patients staff law enforcement officials and the general public.
Must be able to conduct thorough impartial investigations write concise reports
including the ability to process crime scenes.
Physically able to manage restrain and transport aggressive/combative persons.
Affect a lawful arrest without assistance and the ability to utilize firearms.
Safely operate a law enforcement/state vehicle.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing must be able to render credible
testimony in a court of law.
Possess a valid drivers license without any court ordered restrictions.
Basic knowledge of human behavior age-specific needs and personality development
Knowledge of basic treatment measures to promote mental health appropriate to the
adult developmentally disabled or impaired and/or geriatric populations
Vision and hearing adequate to recognize and respond to hazardous situations and
ensure safety at facility
Ability to observe and describe observations orally in writing and electronically
Ability to work effectively with staff in a team approach
Ability to perform infection prevention and control practices and appropriately apply
standards in daily activities
Appropriately intervene in crisis or problem situations
Perform repetitious walking and/or standing bending lifting and reaching overhead to
position restrain/transfer/transport and/or escort individuals and provide assistance
with activities of daily living
Ability to work overtime in a staffing emergency

Minimum Qualifications

* High School Diploma or GED
* Valid Virginia Drivers License

Additional Considerations

* Ability to be sworn as Special Police/Conservator of the Peace for the County of Smyth by the Circuit Court.

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.

Application Requirements: Applications and résumés 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 résumé. Please ensure you detail all relevant work experience clearly and specifically; we will not make assumptions about your qualifications.
You will receive a confirmation of receipt once your application and/or résumé has been successfully submitted. To check the status of your application refer to Your Application in your account.
Applications/résumés 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 Southwestern Virginia Mental Health Institute 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 preferences 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.
Benefits: DBHDS offers a comprehensive benefits package including your choice of health plans paid life insurance retirement plans 13 paid holidays annual leave family personal leave sick leave employee discount programs and more!

Contact Information

Name: Rebecca Richardson

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.