Patrol Officer (Wage)

Title: Patrol Officer (Wage)

State Role Title: W69113

Hiring Range: $23.05 hourly

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Central State Hospital

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

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Central State Hospital (CSH) is a 277 bed Joint Commission accredited psychiatric inpatient facility located in Petersburg, Virginia. CSH has proudly been serving citizens of the Commonwealth since 1870, when we opened our doors as the first psychiatric hospital in the country dedicated to the treatment of African Americans. A new and modern CSH is currently under construction on the same property.

CSH maintains the only maximum-security treatment facility in the state (111 beds). We also have 166 beds available for individuals in the community who need inpatient care, as well as individuals in the criminal justice system. We believe that treatment should be holistic and focused on the person’s individual needs, recognizing that recovery is not linear or the same for every person. Treatment modalities may include medication, evidence-based group and individual therapy, peer support, psychosocial rehabilitation, vocational training, preparation for court, and treatment for substance use.

Central State Hospital is recruiting for a Part-Time Patrol Officer to provide for the oversight of public safety on the Petersburg Campus, and to provide and efficient and effective means of reducing crimes and safety hazards through education, patrol, investigations, recovery of property and fire prevention.

Job Duties Include:
Patrol and Rounds
• Patrols within statutory jurisdiction; properties, buildings, and parking lots by foot, vehicle, or as
assigned to establish a visible presence to deter criminal activity and to detect incidents
compromising safety and security
• Responds to calls for service in a timely manner
• Assist Local Law Enforcement with Investigations of vehicle crashes on state owned property
consistent with Department policies
• Demonstrates the skill to analyze and solve problems. This refers to the gathering of
information, anticipation of problems, weighing of consequences, soundness of decisions, and
determining if enforcement action is required
• Provides crime prevention services to facility through frequent patrols and safety presentations
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Ensures that facilities and occupants are secure and safe by following Hospital and
Departmental Policy and Procedure
• Takes appropriate observation and notification actions to support law enforcement authorities
in the prevention and investigation of criminal law violations consistent with Department policies
and Virginia State Code.
• Performs facility fire drills to maintain compliance with State Fire Marshal and Joint Commission
regulations.
• Performs patrols to check doors and windows of buildings on campus.
• Checks out Department cell phone for work business.
• Properly raise, lower and store flags for CSH and HDMC

Dispatch
• Using a dispatched system, receive emergency and non – emergency calls for service, requesting
police, fire protection and support service; determine the nature, location; priority, and dispatch
the appropriate public safety officer or tradesman without delay.
• Maintain an up to date 24-hour report. Report should include date, officers on duty,
assignments; and reflect the activities that occur on the shift.
• Conduct inspection of patrol vehicles at the beginning of each shift, ensuring there are no
damages. Documenting findings on 24-hour report.
• Respond in a professional manner to various incidents and emergencies
• Issue keys out with proper paperwork and signatures.
• Maintain a positive and professional demeanor when interacting with others.
• Ensure documentation is completed accurately and concisely
• Answer Hospital Phone line when assigned. Remain professional when speaking and
transferring calls.
• Have computer skills to log and type various logs and reports for the Department

Investigations and Documentation
• Responds to criminal investigations in accordance with established procedures and guidelines.
• Investigates, observes, and reports suspected criminal activity to law enforcement authorities.
• Files required reports and forms within established deadlines, which are accurate, legible, and
contain required information
• Effectiv