Security Officer III

Title: Security Officer

State Role Title: 69113

Hiring Range: $47,940 - $57,977 (DOE)

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Northern VA Mental Health Inst

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

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

We are seeking a Full-Time Evening Shift Security Officer with Shift Differential for weekdays, weekends and holidays in order to protect hospital-controlled properties and equipment and provide a safe and secure environment for Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute (NVMHI). This position patrols the facilities grounds and buildings ensuring the areas are secure and that safety issues are addressed. It supports activities of the facilities such as responding to behavioral emergencies, escorting individuals we serve on Special Hospitalizations, patrol nursing unit every 15 minutes, processing electronic fingerprinting, ensuring equipment temperatures are functioning properly, responding to alarms, supporting emergency management programs, transporting individuals, and providing support to the switchboard/reception. The successful candidate will have knowledge of Virginia state codes, laws, and regulations; ability to follow written and oral instructions; to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; have ability to write reports; have the ability to use Microsoft products; and to use interpersonal skills to establish and maintain an effective working relationship. Must be able to work mandatory overtime as needed. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

KSA’s and or Competencies required to successfully perform the work:
• Ability to act in the capacity of essential personnel during emergency/crisis situations.
• Ability to work different shifts and overtime to cover unit as needed.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
• Ability to transport and monitor patients using company vehicle as needed.
• Ability to provide therapeutic de-escalation in a safe manner.
• Skill in implementing behavior modification techniques in a Psychiatric Hospital.
• Skill in dealing effectively in a Psychiatric Hospital environment working directly with individuals with Mental Health/Psychiatric/Behavior Diagnoses.
• Ability to work in an environment and with individuals with impulsive behaviors, as well as verbal/physical aggression.
• Ability to physically restrain residents as needed during code calls or other emergency situations.
• Skill in providing support on a unit to include intervening with aggressive behaviors.
• Ability to monitor patients and recognize patient escalation and emergency situations. Ability to respond to these situations appropriately.
• Ability to write safety reports using correct grammar, etc.
• Ability to think quickly and independently during emergency situations. Ability to respond quickly to codes.
• Ability to successfully complete BLS, TO and other required specialized training upon employment at the Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute.
• Ability successfully complete and maintain competencies.
• Ability to work on a quarantined COVID or other pandemic unit.
• Ability to provide training and de-escalation techniques.
• Must be fit tested and cleared to wear designated respirator if required due to quarantined unit.
• Ability to stand and walk for entirety of shift to make rounds (patrol) to ensure unit coverage as well as maintain security presence on the unit.

Additional Considerations

• Experience with diverse populations or groups, including mental health and intellectual disabilities.
• Prior Law Enforcement experience.
• Experience in Report Writing.

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.

Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute only accepts online applications via PAGEUP. Resumes and other documents may accompany the application but will not serve as a substitute for an application. Faxed, e-mailed or mailed applications will not be accepted. Please refer to your PAGEUP account for the status of your application and this position. This posting will remain open for a minimum of f