Behavioral Health Security Specialist – Security – Night and Evening shifts

Overview

**** Please NOTE - MUST have at least 3 years of security, law enforcement, and/or public safety experience to qualify to apply for this role.****

The Behavioral Health Security Specialist provides security services to either Inpatient Psychiatry Units or the Virginia Treatment Center for Children (VTCC) by courteously assisting staff, visitors, and patients; enforcing rules and regulations of VCUHS; projecting a positive image; and promoting a safe healthcare environment. This role is a non-sworn security position.

The Behavioral Health Security Specialist provides proactive violence prevention and training toward fulfilling the basic mission of the Inpatient Psychiatry Units, VTCC and the VCUHS. This role talks with and calms agitated patients to resolve risky situations and evaluates ways to enhance safety and customer service through innovative programs and training.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire

• Valid Virginia Driver’s License and acceptable driving record that reflects safe and lawful motor vehicle operation (if duties require operating a vehicle).

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment

• Valid Virginia Driver’s License and acceptable driving record (if duties require operating a vehicle).

Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years of security, public safety or law enforcement work experience.

Preferred Experience

• Five (5) years of security, public safety or law enforcement work experience.

Education/Training

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred Education/Training

• Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice or related field

Training or certification

• Training or certification in conflict resolution, de-escalation and/or violence prevention

Independent actions required

• De-escalates agitated patients, both individually and as a member of a team.
• Evaluates the physical environment and develops patient management strategies.
• Prevents potentially risky and/or violent situations.

Additional position requirements

Ability to work all shifts including weekends and holidays and extended hours based on schedule and organizational needs.

Physical Requirements

• Physical:
  Lifting 20-50 lbs.
• Activities:
  
  Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive)
• Other:
  Physical intervention in conflict resolution/de-escalation when needed
• Mental/Sensory:
  Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking
• Emotional:
  Fast pace environment, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change

EEO Statement

EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4.

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