Patrol Officer

Title: Patrol Officer

State Role Title: 69113

Hiring Range: Salary Commensurate with Experience

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Central State Hospital

Agency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/csh/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

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 we opened our 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). We also have 166 beds available for individuals in the community who need inpatient care, as well as individuals in the criminal justice system. We believe 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.

Job Duties:

- 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.

Minimum Qualifications

- Valid Virginia Driver's License.
- Ability to become certified as a DCJS unarmed security officer.

Additional Considerations

- Previous security experience ( verifiable experience within application), Law Enforcement or
Military experience preferred.
- Previous experience working in a mental health setting preferred.

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.

Central State Hospital only accepts online applications via RMS. 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 RMS account for the status of your application and this position. This posting will remain open for a minimum of five (5) business days.

An extensive criminal history background investigation, not limited to employment references, drug testing and E-Verify will be conducted.

Central State Hospital 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.

Applicants must list all relevant experience that you wish to be considered for this position. Applicants will be provided confirmation of receipt when your application and/or resume is submitted. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position. A fingerprint-based criminal history check and reference checks are required for the selected candidate for this position. Under Virginia Code §37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is prohibited from employing or using as volunteers, persons who have been convicted of specific “barrier” crimes or persons who may be the subject of pending “barrier” charges.

DBHDS facilities are no longer required to ensure that all staff members are vaccinated against COVID-19. However, facilities encourage and educate staff on the benefits, and continue to offer COVID-19 vaccination programs to staff, residents/clients. Employees may be required to disclose immunization status for purposes of infection prevention and/or management of outbreaks. Upon acceptance of a job offer, new recruits will be asked to disclose their vaccination status (and for those fully vaccinated, proof of vaccination) during the pre-employment process. If you have any questions, contact the Office of Human Resources.

Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, individuals with disabilities are encouraged 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 with the Department of Aging and 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. To obtain a Certificate of Disability go to: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800-552-5019.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview process per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Human Resources at (804) 524-7111 for assistance.

DBHDS 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. Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: 804-524-7111

Email: cshrecruitment@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.