2nd shift Security Officer; Wage​/Part Time

Title: 2nd shift Security Officer (Wage/Part Time)

State Role

Title:

W69113

Hiring Range: $23.05/hour

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Development

Location: Southern VA Mental Health Institute

The Security Services Department is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of patients, visitors, and staff  responsibilities include:

• Monitoring entrances to the facility and grounds (interior and exterior) to enforce compliance with SVMHI and DBHDS policies.
• Maintaining a safe and secure environment, limiting contraband entry and patient elopement risks.
• Serving as a DI-201 facility investigator, conducting unbiased investigations of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of clients when assigned by the Facility Director.
• Conducting walking rounds, intervening, restraining, and transporting physically aggressive or combative patients as needed.
• Completing facility-sponsored TOVA (behavior management program) training.
• Operating a motor vehicle safely when required for responses.
• Communicating effectively, both orally and in writing, with staff, visitors, patients, law enforcement, and the public.
• Rendering credible testimony in a court of law.
• Performing duties during four 7‑hour shifts, including Sunday to Wednesday, 4 pm – 11:30 pm (30 min lunch), or as scheduled by the security supervisor.

• Valid driver’s license without court‑ordered restrictions, active throughout employment.
• Valid Virginia security guard license or the ability to obtain one within six months of employment; license must remain active.
• High‑school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to work independently with sound judgment, integrity, and tact.
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written, including accurate report writing.
• Physical ability to walk rounds, restrain, and transport patients.
• Prior experience in a psychiatric healthcare, acute care, long‑term, or correctional setting is preferred.
• Training or experience in Police Science, Security, Law Enforcement, or Corrections is an advantage.
• Veteran status and National Service experience encouraged.

• Experience as a Security Officer in a psychiatric healthcare facility.
• Experience in a correctional setting.
• Any prior training in security, law enforcement, or related fields.

• Successful fingerprint‑based criminal history check, drug screen, and reference checks are required.
• Employees may be required to disclose immunization status for infection prevention.

DBHDS is an equal‑opportunity employer. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, or disability. Minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.