CRISIS PREVENTION RESPONSE TEAM LEAD (SECURITY OFFICER IV)

Title:CRISIS PREVENTION RESPONSE TEAM LEAD (SECURITY OFFICER IV)

State Role Title: 69114

Hiring Range: $47,927 - $63,768

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location:Eastern State Hospital

Agency Website:esh.dbhds.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A

Job Duties

Applicants must be a current employee of the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services (DBHDS).

Eastern State Hospital, located in Williamsburg, Virginia, was founded in 1773, with a well-intentional emphasis on community focused mental health care. This state of the art campus, situated on 500 acres, consists of two patient care buildings with 300 patients, and a highly skilled staff of over 900. Eastern State Hospital is part of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) system, and is accredited by the Joint Commission.

ESH invites applications for the position of CRISIS PREVENTION & RESPONSE TEAM - LEAD (SECURITY OFFICER IV).

Reporting directly to the Crisis Prevention & Response Team (CPRT) Supervisor, this position is responsible for providing supervision to the CPRT staff and general management of the department while on duty. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to scheduling, performance management, general management of the department, responding to emergency codes on the units, assuring the security of the patient population and staff and maintaining control over the safety of patients through efficient and compliant use of DBHDS approved Therapeutic Options de-escalation techniques.

SCHEDULE: Night shift (7PM - 7AM)

Minimum Qualifications

Must be a current employee of the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services (DBHDS).

Considerable experience providing supervision to staff in the military police, law enforcement, corrections and/or mental health/psychiatric facility is required.

Valid Virginia Driver's License with acceptable driving record is required.

Comfortable utilizing appropriate approved procedures (Therapeutic Options) to physically control, confine, and restrain in difficult situations is required.

Additional Considerations

Prior supervision experience to include completing performance evaluations, handling disciplinary actions, maintaining time in automated timekeeping system, and developing staff schedules to ensure staff coverage in the department.

Special Instructions

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.

This position is considered essential personnel and would be required to work in the event of an emergency, pandemic, or facility need. All ESH positions may be required to work different shifts to include nights, weekends, and holidays, and/or overtime as requested, in the event of an emergency.

EASTERN STATE HOSPITAL 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.

EASTERN STATE HOSPITAL 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.

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 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://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx , or call DARS at 800-552-5019.

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 # 757-208-7717) for assistance. Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.

EASTERN STATE HOSPITAL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics or disability.

DBHDS is a healthcare organization and must comply with the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (federal CMS) guidance on Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care staff Vaccination Regulation which requires vaccination of all employees or an exemption. A job offer of employment is contingent upon the candidate meeting these guidelines as a condition of employment.

Contact Information

Name: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Phone: CHECK APPLICATION FOR STATUS UPDATE

Email: EMAILED APPLICATION MATERIALS NOT ACCEPTED

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 800-552-5019.

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.