WAGE PATROL OFFICER

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Dinwiddie, VA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Central State Hospital (CSH) is a 277-bed Joint Commission accredited psychiatric inpatient facility located in Petersburg, Virginia. CSH has proudly been serving citizens of the Commonwealth since 1870, when it opened its doors as the first psychiatric hospital in the country dedicated to the treatment of African Americans. A new and modern CSH is currently under construction on the same property, with a scheduled completion date of 2027. CSH maintains the only maximum-security treatment facility in the state (111 beds). It also has 166 beds available for individuals in the community who need inpatient care, as well as individuals in the criminal justice system. The facility believes that treatment should be holistic and focused on the person’s individual needs, recognizing that recovery is not linear or the same for every person. Treatment modalities may include medication, evidence-based group and individual therapy, peer support, psychosocial rehabilitation, vocational training, preparation for court, and treatment for substance use. This position will be assigned to a shift from 10:00 pm to 6:00 am, but the candidate may need to work other shifts depending on department needs.

Requirements

Valid Virginia Driver's License.
Ability to become certified as a DCJS Unarmed Security Officer.
Previous security, law enforcement, or military experience.
Previous experience working in a mental-health/behavioral-health setting.
Must be available to work weekends.
Must be able to work assigned shifts and, as operationally required, any of the three permanent shifts.
Must be able to successfully complete all required training, certifications, and recertifications.

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.