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University of Virginia · 1 month ago

Response Specialist, Office of Threat Assessment

Charlottesville, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$75K/yr - $75K/yr

3+ years exp

The University of Virginia seeks applicants for a new Response Specialist to support the Office of Threat Assessment within the Department of Safety and Security. The Response Specialist is a critical member of the Violence Prevention Committee and Threat Assessment Team, responsible for developing policies and procedures for violence prevention and managing individuals whose behavior poses a threat to the community.

Higher Education

No H1B

Responsibilities

Complete case management activities as assigned by the Director or Associate Director

Collect collateral information from open-source material

Collect collateral information from confidential sources in compliance with Virginia Code

Collect collateral information via human sources, including reporters, witnesses, potential targets, and other people associated with the subject of concern

Assist with developing safety plans with potential targets

Co-facilitate interviews with subjects of concern as directed by the TAT

Assist with developing mitigation recommendations and track engagement

Coordinate activities with other critical members of the TAT including University Police, Security, Student Affairs, Title IX, CAPS, Employee Relations, FEAP, and Risk Management

Track escalations and de-escalation via the target, collateral contacts, and the subject

Document all TAT case management, collection, and interview activities in SafeGrounds

Qualification

Case managementInvestigationsMental health assessmentSafety planningCollaboration with law enforcementCommunication skillsTeamwork

Required

Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field

Three years of related experience in case management, investigations, and/or mental health assessing and managing situations that involve threatening, intimidating, or disruptive behaviors

Background checks will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment

This position will not consider candidates who require immigration sponsorship now or in the future