Safety & Security Technician

Title: Safety & Security Technician

State Role Title: Direct Care Associate III

Hiring Range: Minimum $36,318 commensurate with experience

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location:Central State Hospital

Agency Website:www.csh.dbhds.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Central State Hospital (CSH) is a 270 bed, Joint Commission accredited public psychiatric facility. The hospital serves individuals who are civilly committed and in need of treatment, and/or individuals involved in the criminal justice system who need treatment and/or pre-trial evaluation.

The facility is currently recruiting a Safety and Security Technician. This individual will be responsible for controlling all access to and from a maximum-security unit where court ordered patients from the criminal justice system are assigned for psychiatric evaluation and/or treatment. The successful candidates will: determine positive identification of staff and visitors, screen visitors, secure necessary approval for entry and exit, and ensure only authorized persons enter and/or leave the forensic unit.

Other duties include but are not limited to: supervising and observing patients' activities; transporting and escorting patients within the forensic unit or to destinations throughout the facility, to courts, hospitals, medical appointments and other facilities in the state; assisting with the admission process to include the searching of patients and explaining unit policies/regulations; securing items not allowed in the unit; inspecting packages; operating electrical doors; receiving incoming telephone calls; notifying staff of deliveries; issuing keys and maintaining a key record inventory.

The Safety and Security Technician is also responsible for understanding and using the least restrictive interventions, per hospital policy, and to successfully avoid the use of seclusion and restraint whenever possible.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must be able to work ANY SHIFT. Applicants must possess the following: experience in the field of security (which includes military) and/or training/licenses/education in Security; a valid driver's license. Applicants must have the ability to follow written and oral instructions, possess excellent observation and documentation skills, and must possess experience that provides them with excellent decision-making ability.

In addition, applicants should possess excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills, be able to climb stairs, and must successfully complete the officer-training program.

After training persons hired will be assigned to the 2:00pm-10:00pm shift or the 10:00pm-6:00am shift depending on the Department need.

Additional Considerations

Previous experience in a psychiatric setting.

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.

Central 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.

Central 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

Contact Pathways Led by the Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services and the Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired, the Career Pathways grant will help nearly 500 Virginians with disabilities, including young adults and veterans, gain new skills and credentials through Career Pathways to seek employment in competitive, high-demand, high-quality occupations. www.vadars.org, 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 #) for assistance. Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.

Central 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: Human Resources

Phone: 804--524-7111

Email: cshrecruitment@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.