Security Screener

Title: Security Screener

Hiring Range: $20.00

Agency: Division of Capitol Police

Agency Website: https://dcp.virginia.gov/employment-opportunities.asp

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Responsible for providing general information and assistance to Government officials, legislators, employees, and citizens in the Division’s statutory jurisdiction; monitor and patrol buildings, restrict unauthorized entry in assigned properties. Perform mail processing, ensuring mail is correctly sorted for customer pickup.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be able to work a minimum of three days a week, one weekend a month, and some holidays.
Must be physically able to walk and stand for extended periods of time.
Ability to understand and apply Standing Operating Procedures and other written and or verbal orders and directives.
Demonstrated ability to react appropriately in routine and emergency situations, and to communicate effectively with a diverse population.
Working knowledge of safety and security concepts, principles, procedures and techniques.
Excellent customer relations skills.

Additional Considerations

Law enforcement and/or military experience 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.

A criminal background check is required for selected candidates. Serious applicants should complete the state employment application in full.

Contact Information

Email: hr@dcp.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.