Patrol Officer

Title

Patrol Officer

69113

$42,382.00;
Salary to Commensurate with Experience

3

Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Central State Hospital

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General Public - G

Any and all qualifications that you have must be represented in your application/resume as verifiable work experience.

• Patrols within statutory jurisdiction; properties, buildings, and parking lots by foot, vehicle, or as assigned to establish a visible presence to deter criminal activity and to detect incidents compromising safety and security.
• Responds to calls for service in a timely manner.
• Assist Local Law Enforcement with investigations of vehicle crashes on state owned property consistent with Department policies.
• Provides crime prevention services to facility through frequent patrols and safety presentations.
• Ensures that facilities and occupants are secure and safe by following Hospital and Departmental Policy and Procedure.
• Takes appropriate observation and notification actions to support law enforcement authorities in the prevention and investigation of criminal law violations consistent with Department policies and Virginia State Code.
• Performs facility fire drills to maintain compliance with State Fire Marshal and Joint Commission regulations.
• Performs patrols to check doors and windows of buildings on campus.
• Checks out Department cell phone for work business.
• Properly raises, lowers and stores flags for CSH and HDMC.
• Receiving emergency and non‑emergency calls for service, requesting police, fire protection and support service; determines the nature, location, priority, and dispatches the appropriate public safety officer or tradesman without delay.
• Conduct inspection of patrol vehicles at the beginning of each shift.
• Respond in a professional manner to various incidents and emergencies.
• Issue keys out with proper paperwork and signatures.
• Maintain a positive and professional demeanor when interacting with others.
• Responds to criminal investigations in accordance with established procedures and guidelines.
• Investigates, observes, and reports suspected criminal activity to law enforcement authorities.
• Testifies in court when needed.
• Be able to type and send reports.
• Values the work of others through mutual respect and support.
• Maintains all equipment and uniforms in satisfactory condition.
• Works overtime as needed for Department and Hospital functions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Valid Virginia Driver’s License
• Ability to become certified as a DCJS unarmed Security Officer
• Previous Security, Law Enforcement, Correctional, or Military experience
• Previous experience working in Mental Health

• None

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.

Applications and résumés for this position are accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System only. Interview decisions will be based solely on the information provided in your electronic application and/or résumé. Please ensure you detail all relevant work experience clearly and specifically; we will not make assumptions about your qualifications.

Applications/résumés will begin to be reviewed within five (5) days of the posting date.

All applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and a pre‑employment drug screening. This investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services checks, employment verification, and verification of education relevant to the position.

• 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services (DBHDS) cannot employ or utilize as volunteers, individuals convicted of specific (“barrier”) crimes or those with pending "barrier" charges.

Reasonable accommodations…