Security Officer - Full Time

About the role

Western State Hospital, part of the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS), is a 302-bed Joint Commission/CMS-accredited psychiatric facility located in the scenic Shenandoah Valley at 103 Valley Center Drive, Staunton, VA 24401. The hospital has been a leader in psychiatric treatment since 1828 and is nationally recognized for its Psychosocial Rehabilitation “Learning” programs. The Security Officer will maintain adequate coverage for the Public Safety Department at Western State Hospital and the Commonwealth Center for Children and Adolescents (CCCA).

Responsibilities

• Respond and assist unit staff with patients as requested at both WSH and CCCA.
• Conduct walk throughs as designated by Administration on the units and grounds of both WSH and the CCCA to help provide a safe and secure environment and milieu for patients and staff.
• Check in and scan all visitors in the front lobby as well as patients that may be returning via the front lobby by use of the walk-through metal detector and hand wand.
• Check in and scan all patients returning from trips that return in the sally port by use of the walk-through metal detector and hand wand.
• Respond to the scene of any fire, disaster, duress alarm, or any other such emergency and assist as needed.
• Transport combative, dangerous, public safety patients to/from other state facilities, court hearings, and appointments.
• Patrol hospital property, monitor parking, traffic, and conduct vehicle accident investigations as deemed necessary by management.
• Prepare and submit completed special reports in a timely fashion.
• Complete Public Safety logs in their entirety and enter such in the Public Safety log database.
• Be an active team player at all times.

Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License with acceptable driving record and ability to obtain valid Virginia driver's license within 30 days of start date.
• Experience in Law Enforcement, Public Safety, or related fields, including positions that involve meeting and dealing with the general public as a supplier of services.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Bilingual ability preferred.
• Veteran or veteran spouse preferred.