Patrol Officer

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Dinwiddie, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Central State Hospital (CSH) is a 277-bed Joint Commission accredited psychiatric inpatient facility located in Petersburg, Virginia, serving citizens of the Commonwealth since 1870. CSH is undergoing construction of a new, modern facility with a scheduled completion date of 2027. The hospital operates the state's only maximum-security treatment facility (111 beds) and also provides inpatient care for individuals in the community and the criminal justice system. CSH emphasizes holistic, person-centered treatment, recognizing that recovery is not linear or uniform. Treatment modalities include medication, evidence-based therapies, peer support, psychosocial rehabilitation, vocational training, court preparation, and substance use treatment.

Requirements

Valid Virginia Driver’s License
Previous Security, Law Enforcement, Correctional, or Military experience
Previous experience working in Mental Health

Nice To Haves

Ability to become certified as a DCJS unarmed Security Officer

Responsibilities

Patrols within statutory jurisdiction; properties, buildings, and parking lots by foot, vehicle, or as assigned to establish a visible presence to deter criminal activity and to detect incidents compromising safety and security.
Responds to calls for service in a timely manner.
Assist Local Law Enforcement with Investigations of vehicle crashes on state owned property consistent with Department policies.
Provides crime prevention services to facility through frequent patrols and safety presentations.
Ensures that facilities and occupants are secure and safe by following Hospital and Departmental Policy and Procedure.
Takes appropriate observation and notification actions to support law enforcement authorities in the prevention and investigation of criminal law violations consistent with Department policies and Virginia State Code.
Performs facility fire drills to maintain compliance with State Fire Marshal and Joint Commission regulations.
Performs patrols to check doors and windows of buildings on campus.
Checks out Department cell phone for work business.
Properly raise, lower and store flags for CSH and HDMC.
Using a dispatched system, receive emergency and non – emergency calls for service, requesting police, fire protection and support service; determine the nature, location; priority, and dispatch the appropriate public safety officer or tradesman without delay.
Conduct inspection of patrol vehicles at the beginning of each shift.
Respond in a professional manner to various incidents and emergencies.
Issue keys out with proper paperwork and signatures.
Maintain a positive and professional demeanor when interacting with others.
Responds to criminal investigations in accordance with established procedures and guidelines.
Investigates, observes, and reports suspected criminal activity to law enforcement authorities.
Testify in court when needed.
Be able to type and send reports.
Values the work of others through mutual respect and support.
Maintains all equipment and uniforms in satisfactory condition.
Works overtime as needed for Department and Hospital functions.
Performs other duties as assigned.