2nd Shift Security Officer (Wage/Part-Time)

DHRM • Danville, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Security Services Department at Southern Virginia Mental Health Institute (SVMHI) identifies risks to the safety and security of patients, visitors, and staff, and develops, implements, and monitors programs to eliminate, correct, or minimize those risks. The department also manages the day-to-day provision of a safe and secure facility.

The Security Officer monitors facility entrances and interior and exterior grounds to ensure compliance with SVMHI and DBHDS policies and procedures. The role helps maintain a safe environment, prevent contraband from entering the facility, and reduce patient elopement risks. When assigned by the Facility Director, the officer also serves as a DI-201 facility investigator, conducting unbiased investigations of client abuse, neglect, or exploitation.

The position works four seven-hour shifts, including Wednesday through Saturday, 4:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. with a 30-minute lunch, or as scheduled by the security supervisor to meet facility and departmental needs. This is a wage, part-time position with no benefits. The successful candidate must pass fingerprint-based criminal history, drug, and reference checks.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license without court-ordered restrictions, maintained throughout employment.
• Valid Virginia security guard license, or ability to obtain one within six months of employment; the license must remain active throughout employment.
• Ability to work independently using resourcefulness, sound judgment, integrity, and tact.
• Ability to respond appropriately in routine and emergency situations and deal effectively with patients, visitors, staff, law enforcement officials, and the general public.
• Ability to read and write reports with attention to detail and correct grammar.
• Physical ability to make walking rounds and intervene, restrain, or transport physically aggressive or combative patients.
• Ability to work with patients with psychiatric disabilities, including individuals experiencing acute symptoms of mental illness and/or additional forensic or legal involvement.
• Ability to complete facility-sponsored Therapeutic Options (behavior management program) training.
• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain policies and procedures to visitors or staff.
• Ability to render credible testimony in a court of law.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a Security Officer in a psychiatric healthcare facility, acute care, long-term care, or correctional setting.
• Training or prior experience in Police Science, Security, Law Enforcement, Corrections, or a related field.
• Veteran status or National Service experience.
• High school graduation or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Monitor facility entrances and interior and exterior grounds.
• Ensure visitors, patients, and employees comply with SVMHI and DBHDS policies and procedures.
• Help maintain a safe and secure environment, minimize contraband entering the facility, and reduce patient elopement risks.
• When assigned by the Facility Director, conduct unbiased investigations of client abuse, neglect, or exploitation as a DI-201 facility investigator.
• Make walking rounds and intervene, restrain, or transport physically aggressive or combative patients when necessary.
• Respond appropriately to routine and emergency situations involving patients, visitors, staff, law enforcement officials, and the public.
• Prepare detailed reports and provide credible testimony in court when required.
• Explain policies and procedures effectively to visitors and staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed