Emergency Response Technician (ERT)/Crisis Prevention Officer (CPO)/Security Officer IV

Title: Emergency Response Technician (ERT)/Crisis Prevention Officer (CPO)/Security Officer IV

State Role Title: 69114

Hiring Range: starting at $44,807 (commensurate based on experience)

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location:Western State Hospital

Agency Website:jobs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Western State Hospital is seeking a full time Emergency Response Technician/Crisis Prevention Officer/Security Officer IV who will maintain safety and milieu management of residential population and staff at Western State Hospital (WSH); maintain constant and positive interactions with patients on the unit; ensure that unit safety is maintained on each unit on each shift and provide therapeutic and physical interventions when needed while also assisting with monitoring and engagement services with patients; respond to emergency codes on the units; ultimate control over the safety of patients on designed units through effective and compliant use of Therapeutic Options and approved de-escalation techniques; and responsible for leading the safety culture and initiatives on the unit.

This position will also conduct walk-throughs as designated by Administration on the units to help provide a safe and secure environment and milieu for patients and staff; conduct searches on the units as required; respond to the scene of any fire, disaster, duress alarm, or any other such emergency and assist as needed, check the security of all forensic units; escort residents' safety and securely to destinations within the facility; and properly apply approved restraints as needed.

The shifts are 8am-8pm, 7 days a week...

Shift A: Sunday 4pm-8pm, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 8am-8pm

Shift B: Saturday 4pm-8pm, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 8am-8pm

Shift differentials are as follows:

- 2nd shift weekday $2.50 3-11
- 3rd shift weekday $2.25 11-7
- 1st shift weekend $3.00 7-3
- 2nd shift weekend $3.00 3-11
- 3rd shift weekend $3.00 11-7

Minimum Qualifications

- high school diploma or equivalent
- valid Virginia Driver's license with acceptable driving record
- experience in law enforcement, corrections, psychology, or related fields and/or equivalent combination of education and experience

Additional Considerations

- associates degree in Human Services
- prior experience in military police, mental heath, or related field
- experience preparing reports and conducting investigations
- experience in handling difficult individuals and be able to follow appropriate approved procedures to physically control, confine, and restrain in difficult situations
- bilingual
- veteran

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.

The successful applicant must pass a criminal background investigation, drug screening test and employment reference check. The applicant must have the ability to perform at the level of physical demands noted on the Employee Work Profile and the verified ability to perform the essential functions of the position.

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 Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI 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, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

DBHDS is a healthcare organization and must comply with the federal CMS Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care staff Vaccination Regulation which requires all employees to be vaccinated or receive an exemption. Upon acceptance of a job offer, new recruits will be asked to disclose their vaccination status (and for those fully vaccinated, proof of vaccination) during the pre-employment process. New staff who are not vaccinated for any reason or choose not to disclose their vaccination status, will need to request a medical or religious accommodation. If you have questions, please contact the Office of Human Resources.

Contact Information

Name: Samantha Leep

Phone: 540-332-8306

Email: Samantha.leep@dbhds.virginia.gov

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.