Security Officer III
About The Position
We are seeking a Full-Time Evening Shift Security Officer with Shift Differential for week days, weekends and holidays in order to protect hospital-controlled properties and equipment and provide a safe and secure environment for Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute (NVMHI). This position patrols the facilities grounds and buildings ensuring the areas are secure and that safety issues are addressed. It supports activities of the facilities such as responding to behavioral emergencies, escorting individuals we serve on Special Hospitalizations, patrol nursing unit every 15 minutes, processing electronic fingerprinting, ensuring equipment temperatures are functioning properly, responding to alarms, supporting emergency management programs, transporting individuals, and providing support to the switchboard/reception. The successful candidate will have knowledge of Virginia state codes, laws, and regulations; ability to follow written and oral instructions; to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; have ability to write reports; have the ability to use Microsoft products; and to use interpersonal skills to establish and maintain an effective working relationship. Must be able to work mandatory overtime as needed. Performs other duties as assigned. Evening shift hours: - 3:30 p.m. - 12 a.m.
Requirements
- Experience in a security/safety position required.
- Current state motor vehicle operator’s license required.
- Experience with MS Office.
- High school graduate or equivalent.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with diverse populations or groups, including mental health and intellectual disabilities.
- Prior law enforcement experience.
- Experience in Report Writing.
Responsibilities
- Patrol facilities grounds and buildings ensuring areas are secure and safety issues are addressed.
- Respond to behavioral emergencies.
- Escort individuals on Special Hospitalizations.
- Patrol nursing unit every 15 minutes.
- Process electronic fingerprinting.
- Ensure equipment temperatures are functioning properly.
- Respond to alarms.
- Support emergency management programs.
- Transport individuals.
- Provide support to the switchboard/reception.
- Work mandatory overtime as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- comprehensive benefit package
- choice of four health insurance plans
- paid life insurance and retirement plans
- 12 paid holidays
- annual and sick leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
