Special Police Officer

Job Summary

Responsible for providing protection and security for the Department of Behavioral Health, Saint Elizabeths Hospital. Responds to reports of bomb threats, robberies, assaults, disturbances and other incidents and takes charge at the scene and makes written reports or events. Notifies the Metropolitan Police Department and/or law enforcement agencies of a serious crime and any action taken. Conducts special investigations involving the application of police detection measures to apprehend and establish proof in cases of petty theft, vandalism etc.

Responds to disorderly disturbances and other incidents on campus locations. Assists Law Enforcement Agencies in serving warrants and subpoenas to consumers when and where appropriate. Issues traffic violation and citations to violators. As needed, assigned to Solution Center to relay messages, maintain logs, and assist in dispatching personnel and equipment. Maintains contacts with mentally challenged individuals in care, D.C. Government employees, the general public and law enforcement agencies.

In addition to meeting the basic requirements, this position requires one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (DS-07)

A Valid Drivers License is required
Must obtain and retain a valid Special Police Officer’s Commission through the DC Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs

Minimum Education Requirement
Must possess a high school diploma or a certificate of equivalency (GED).

Demonstrated work experience providing protection and security in facilities responsible for the care of patients

Work is performed in a combined environment consisting of institutional wards, offices and outdoor settings

Required to work rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays

Permanent

This position IS in the collective bargaining unit and you may be required to pay an agency service fee through an automatic payroll deduction

This position is designated as Essential. As an Essential employee, you will be required to report to work or stay at work during a declared emergency.

THIS POSITION REQUIRES A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK AND PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICAL

This position is deemed as “Safety Sensitive” pursuant to Section 410 of Chapter 4 of the D.C. Personnel Regulations, in addition to the general suitability screening, individuals applying for or occupying safety sensitive positions are subject to the following checks and tests:

• Traffic record check (as applicable);
• Pre-employment drug and alcohol test;
• Reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol test;
• Post-accident or incident drug and alcohol test;
• Random drug and alcohol test;
• Return-to-duty or follow-up drug and alcohol test.

RESIDENCY PREFERENCE AMENDMENT ACT OF 1988 A person applying for a position in the Career Service, Educational Service, Management Supervisory Service, a line attorney position in the Legal Service (series 905), or an attorney position in the Excepted Service (series 905) who is a bona fide District resident AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION for the position may be awarded a 10-point residency preference over non-District applicants, unless the person declines the preference points.

If selected, the person shall be required to present proof of bona fide District residency and maintain such residency for 7 consecutive years from the effective date of the appointment. Failure to maintain bona fide District residency for the 7-year period will result in forfeiture of employment.

The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.