Security Officer III

Title: Security Officer III

State Role

Title:

69113

Hiring Range: $49,379 - $68,142

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Northern VA Mental Health Inst

Agency Website: /

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

We are seeking a Full-Time Evening Shift Security Officer with Shift Differential for week days, 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.

Evening shift hours:

- 3:30 p.m.

- 12 a.m.

• Experience in a security/safety position required.
• Current state motor vehicle operator’s license required.
• Experience with MS Office.
• High school graduate or equivalent.

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

Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute offers a comprehensive benefit package to include your choice of four health insurance plans, paid life insurance and retirement plans, 12 paid holidays, annual and sick leave.

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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability.

If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link:https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..aspx

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.

www.vadars.org or call DARS at .

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Human Resources at (HR Rep phone #)for assistance. Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.

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