Security Officer - Part-Time

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Fairfax County, Virginia, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Part-Time Evening & Overnight Security Officer, which includes a Shift Differential 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 effective working relationships. Must be able to work mandatory overtime as needed. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Experience in a security/safety position required.
Current state motor vehicle operator’s license required.
High School Graduate or Equivalent.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to write reports.
Ability to use Microsoft products.
Ability to use interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Nice To Haves

Computer Skills with Microsoft Products.
Report writing a plus.
Experience with Mental Health population a plus.

Responsibilities

Protect hospital-controlled properties and equipment.
Provide a safe and secure environment for Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute (NVMHI).
Patrol the facilities grounds and buildings ensuring the areas are secure and that safety issues are addressed.
Respond to behavioral emergencies.
Escort individuals we serve 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.