Security Captain

State of Virginia•Dinwiddie, VA

32d•Onsite

About The Position

This posting is an Agency Employees Only Shift: 10:00 pm to 6:48 am CSH is a 277 bed inpatient psychiatric hospital led by a team committed to the pursuit of excellence in serving individuals with mental health needs. We aim to support the wellness and safety of individuals with mental health needs. we aim to support the wellness and safety of individuals and their communities throughout the Commonwealth. We are a team driven by health and wellness, openness and respect, personal organizational integrity, and empowerment and recovery. Central State Hospital (CSH), a State of Virginia mental health hospital located near Petersburg, VA, is recruiting for a full-time Security Captain to provide for the oversight of Public Safety Officers on the Petersburg Campus, and to provide an efficient and effective means of reducing crimes and safety hazards through education , patrol , investigations, recovery of property and fire prevention. Job Duties Include: Make rounds on a daily basis ensuring that staff are in compliance with Maximum Security Unit and Hospital policy and procedure. Ensure proper security coverage for their assigned areas Maintains cooperative working relationship with supervisors, peers, & patients, is self motivated and works productively 90% of the time. Expresses ideas verbally or in writing as required. Attendance & punctuality supports job performance. Ensures that overtime is properly justified and schedules are adjusted as needed. Follows established safety policies at all times. Participates with supervisor in solving problems in the work environment. Ensure that all instructions given by supervisor are carried out in a timely manner. Review incident reports to ensure that assigned staff are completing them correctly. Ensure that an email is sent to the other Captains and Security Director for all security and safety issues. Ensure staffing schedule is submitted in a timely manner ensuring adequate shift coverage. Other duties assigned by supervisor and position description

Requirements

Valid Virginia Driver's License
Previous security experience
Mental Health Experience
Supervisory Experience
Experience Training others to perform Tasks

Nice To Haves

DCJS Unarmed Security Officer Certification or eligible to receive within 3 months of employment

Responsibilities

Make rounds on a daily basis ensuring that staff are in compliance with Maximum Security Unit and Hospital policy and procedure.
Ensure proper security coverage for their assigned areas
Maintains cooperative working relationship with supervisors, peers, & patients, is self motivated and works productively 90% of the time.
Expresses ideas verbally or in writing as required.
Attendance & punctuality supports job performance.
Ensures that overtime is properly justified and schedules are adjusted as needed.
Follows established safety policies at all times.
Participates with supervisor in solving problems in the work environment.
Ensure that all instructions given by supervisor are carried out in a timely manner.
Review incident reports to ensure that assigned staff are completing them correctly.
Ensure that an email is sent to the other Captains and Security Director for all security and safety issues.
Ensure staffing schedule is submitted in a timely manner ensuring adequate shift coverage.
Other duties assigned by supervisor and position description

Benefits

DBHDS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including your choice of health plans, paid life insurance, retirement plans, 13 paid holidays, annual leave, family personal leave, sick leave, employee discount programs, and more!

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