Healthcare Safety Security Associate

Title: Healthcare Safety Security Associate

State Role

Title:

W69113

Hiring Range: $18.00/hr.

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Northern VA Mental Health Inst

Agency Website: /

We are seeking a Part‑Time Healthcare Associate Officer to protect hospital‑controlled properties and equipment, and provide a safe and secure environment for Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute (NVMHI). The schedule for this position is negotiable. 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 escorting individuals we serve on Special Hospitalizations, processing electronic fingerprinting, supporting emergency management programs, transporting individuals, and providing support to the switchboard/reception as well as assist with patients on nursing units.

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.

• Demonstrated customer service experience.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products like Word and Excel.

Prior experience operating hand‑held radios is 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.

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 five (5) business days.

These positions are hourly/wage and not eligible for benefits. Hourly (wage) employees may not work more than 29 hours a week and are limited to working 1500 hours in a year.

Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process:
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 .

Contact Pathways:
Led by the Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services and the Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired, the Career Pathways grant will help nearly 500 Virginians with disabilities, including young adults and veterans, gain new skills and credentials through Career Pathways to seek employment in competitive, high‑demand, high‑quality occupations. For more information, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). or call DARS at 800‑552‑5019.

Name:
Tina Bielonwu

Phone:

Email: tina.bielonwuginia.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.

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.