Security Officer - Transportation

Title: Security Officer - Transportation

State Role Title: 69113

Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Va Center for Behavioral Rehab

Agency Website: www.jobs.virginia.gov

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

 Working knowledge of policies, methods of physical control, first aid procedures, and radio communications.
 Ability to operate automated control systems and personal computer.
 Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
 Ability to apply and interpret rules and regulations, conduct thorough searches; analyze and resolve problems; provide leadership and work direction to residents; and use good judgment.
 Successfully complete certification and orientation.
 Able to work all security post as directed by supervisor, follow written post orders, and facility policies and procedures.
 Ability to drive a 15-passenger security van.

Additional Considerations

Experience in mental health preferred.

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: Samuel Maddox

Phone: 804-766-3384

Email: samuel.t.maddox@dbhds.virginia.gov

 

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.