Emergency Response Team Officer

Title: Emergency Response Team Officer

State Role

Title:

Security Officer IV

Hiring Range: $46,151 to $55,303 Commensurate with experience

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Va Center for Behavioral Rehab

Agency Website: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). /

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

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.

• 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.

Experience in mental health preferred.

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.

All applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and pre-employment drug screen. The investigation may include: fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks;
Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services check; employment verification; and verification of education (relevant to employment).
Under Virginia Code §§ 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services is prohibited from employing or using as volunteers, persons who have been convicted of specific(“barrier”) crimes or persons who may be the subject of pending(“barrier”) charges (Go to the code section to see barrier crimes and related information).
Please provide all relevant work experience. In describing your relevant experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience.
This position is open until filled; however, applications/resumes will begin to be reviewed within five (5) days of the date of this posting.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the American with Disabilities Act. If you are a person with a disability and desire assistance or accommodation, please notify Human Resources at during business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
VC  offers a comprehensive benefit package to include your choice of health plan, paid life insurance and retirement plans, discounts, employee referral programs, 12 paid holidays, annual, family personal and sick leave.
VC  is a tobacco-free, smoke-free work environment.
VC  is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer, that provides hiring preference to qualified veterans and service members. We highly encourage veterans, and active members of the Virginia National Guard and/or U.S. Military Reserve members to apply, and to respond accordingly on the state application.
Virginia Center for Behavioral Rehabilitation (VC ) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all applicants regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status,…