Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services · 16 hours ago
Safety and Security Technician
Dinwiddie, VA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelThe Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is seeking a Safety and Security Technician for Central State Hospital, a psychiatric inpatient facility. The role involves controlling access to a maximum-security unit, ensuring the safety of staff and patients, and assisting with patient transport and admission processes.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Responsible for controlling all access to and from a maximum-security unit where court ordered patients from the criminal justice system are assigned for psychiatric evaluation and/or treatment
Determine positive identification of staff and visitors
Screen visitors
Secure necessary approval for entry and exit
Ensure only authorized persons enter and/or leave the forensic unit
Other duties include but are not limited to:
Supervising and observing patients’ activities
Transporting and escorting patients within the forensic unit or to destinations throughout the facility, to courts, hospitals, medical appointments and other facilities in the state
Assisting with the admission process to include the searching of patients and explaining unit policies/regulations
Securing items not allowed in the unit
Inspecting packages
Operating electrical doors
Receiving incoming telephone calls
Notifying staff of deliveries
Issuing keys and maintaining a key record inventory
The Safety and Security Technician is also responsible for understanding and using the least restrictive interventions, per hospital policy, and to successfully avoid the use of seclusion and restraint whenever possible
Qualification
Required
Must be able to work ANY SHIFT
Previous Security Experience/DCJS Certification, Related Training
Valid Virginia Driver's license
Preferred
Previous experience in a psychiatric setting
Benefits
Comprehensive benefit package to include your choice of four health insurance plans
Paid life insurance
Retirement plans
12 paid holidays
Annual and sick leave
Company
Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services seeks to promote dignity, choice, recovery, and the highest possible level of participation in work, relationships, and all aspects of community life for individuals with mental illness, developmental disabilities or substance-use disorders.
Founded in 1906
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Alan von Kleiss, PsyD, ABPP
Clinical Director, Chief Executive Officer
Alexis Aplasca, MD, FAAP, FAPA
Chief Clinical Officer
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