Title: Lead Security - ERT

State Role Title: 69114

Hiring Range: $51,060 - $58,251

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Northern VA Mental Health Inst

Agency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/nvmhi/careers/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Evening Shift and includes Shift Differential for shift, weekend and holiday work. To maintain security of resident population and staff at the Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute. Maintain constant and positive interactions with patients on the unit. Ensure unit security presence is maintained on each unit on each shift. Respond to emergency codes on the units. Ultimate control over the safety of the patients on designated unit through efficient and compliant use of Therapeutic Options (TO) and approved de-escalation techniques. Assignment will be to specific unit and or units with occasional rotations to other units/areas as needed. Responsible for leading the safety culture and initiatives on the units.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of the following standards, codes, laws, policies, procedures, and forms:
• Joint Commission accreditation standards
• Virginia state codes, laws, and regulations
• Virginia Department of Transportation policies, procedures, and forms
• Virginia Department of General Services policies, procedures, and forms
• Virginia State Police motor vehicle accident reporting policies, procedures, and forms
• Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute Policies & Procedures

Skill in operating the following equipment:
• Sedans, mini-vans, vans, pick-up trucks, and straight (box) trucks
• Battery jumper cables, and “Slim Jim” door openers
• Photo-identification camera, laminator, and fingerprinting machine
• Portable metal detector wands
• Manual pull fire station alarms, and tamper covers
• Portable fire extinguishers and sprinkler shut-off valves

Ability to correctly and safely complete the following:
• Read, write, and speak in the English language
• Follow written and oral instructions
• Satisfactorily complete the hospital training program for Security Officers (Security Academy)
• All required licenses and competencies required of this position
• Use effective interpersonal skills to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with supervisors, co-workers, and clients from varied backgrounds
• State and hospital forms in narrative and checklist format
• Client management techniques of TOVA (Therapeutic Options of Virginia) or successor training
• Successfully interact with diverse population of hospital clents, staff, and visitors
• Operate mechanical equipment controls and shut-off valves
• Clear snow/ice accumulation from hospital entrances and state/rental vehicles
• Isolate hazardous conditions via barricade signs, tape, pylons, and seals
• Unclog hospital sinks and commodes

Additional Considerations

* High School Diploma or equivalent combination of experience
• Prior experience working in a field such as law enforcement, military police, corrections, or mental health related field is highly desired
• Experience in preparing reports and conduct investigations

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

NVMHI only accepts online applications via PAGEUP. Resumes and other documents may accompany the application but will not serve as a substitute for an application. Faxed, e-mailed or mailed applications will not be accepted. Please refer to your PAGEUP account for the status of your application and this position. This posting will remain open for a minimum of five (5) business days.

NVMHI offers a comprehensive benefit package to include your choice of four health insurance plans, paid life insurance and retirement plans, 12 paid holidays, annual and sick leave.


Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx
Contact Pathways
Led by the Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services and the Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired, the Career Pathways grant will help nearly 500 Virginians with disabilities, including young adults and veterans, gain new skills and credentials through Career Pathways to seek employment in competitive, high-demand, high-quality occupations.
www.vadars.org
or call DARS at 800-552-5019.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Human Resources at (HR Rep phone #) for assistance. Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.

NVMHI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics or disability.
DBHDS is a healthcare organization and must comply with the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (federal CMS) guidance on Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care staff Vaccination Regulation which requires vaccination of all employees or an exemption. A job offer of employment is contingent upon the candidate meeting these guidelines as a condition of employment.

Contact Information

Name: Tina Bielonwu

Phone: (703) 323-2809

Email: tina.bielonwu@dbhds.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.