2nd Shift Security Officer (wage/part-time)

About the role

The Security Services Department is responsible for identifying hazards/risks to the safety and security of patients, visitors, and staff at Southern Virginia Mental Health Institute (SVMHI) as well as developing, implementing and monitoring the programs needed to eliminate, correct or minimize those hazards and risks. The department is responsible for the day to day operations of providing for the safety and security of patients, visitors, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Monitor entrances to the facility and facility grounds (interior and exterior) to ensure visitors, patients and employees comply with SVMHI's and the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS)' policies and procedures
• Maintain a safe and secure environment
• Minimize contraband entering the facility
• Minimize patient elopement risks
• Serve as a DI-201 facility investigator to conduct unbiased investigations of abuse, neglect or exploitation of clients when assigned these duties by the Facility Director

Qualifications

• Possess a valid driver's license without any court ordered restrictions, which must remain active throughout employment
• A valid Virginia security guard license or the ability to obtain within six months of employment is required; this must remain active throughout employment
• Demonstrated ability to work independently using resourcefulness, sound judgment, integrity and tact
• Ability to react appropriately in routine and emergency situations; to deal effectively with patients, visitors, staff, law enforcement officials, and the general public
• Ability to read and write detailed reports with attention to detail including correct grammar
• Physical ability to make walking rounds and to intervene, restrain and/or transport physically aggressive or combative patients
• Ability to work with patients with psychiatric disabilities
• Ability to complete facility sponsored Therapeutic Options (behavior management program) training
• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with the ability to effectively explain policies and procedures to visitors or staff
• Must be able to render credible testimony in a court of law
• Ability to work in a secure and locked environment with individuals who are experiencing acute symptoms of mental illness and/or additional forensic/legal involvement

Additional considerations

• Experience as a Security Officer in a psychiatric healthcare facility, acute care, long-term or correctional setting
• Training/prior experience in Police Science, Security, Law Enforcement, Corrections or related field
• Veterans and people with National Service
• Bilingual fluency in Spanish and English
• Graduation from high school or equivalent

Pay & schedule

• Pay: $23.05/hour
• This is a WAGE position with NO BENEFITS
• This position will work four 7-hour shifts to include Wednesday - Saturday, 4 pm - 11:30 pm (30 minute lunch) or as scheduled by the security supervisor to meet facility/departmental needs