Security Captain

Title: Security Captain

State Role Title: 69115

Hiring Range: Up to $84,000 ; Salary commensurate with experience

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Central State Hospital

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

Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A

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.

Central State Hospital is currently recruiting a Security Captain to join our progressive team. The purpose of the position is to provide for the oversight of Public Safety Officers on the Petersburg Campus (Central State Hospital and Hiram W. Davis Medical Center), and to provide an efficient and effective means of reducing crimes and safety hazards through education, patrol, investigations, recovery of property and fire prevention.

Job Duties include but not limited:
- Effectively Supervises assigned Supervisors.
- Provide Management for the Department to ensure consistency amongst all of the shifts.
- Make rounds on a daily basis ensuring that staff are in compliance with Maximum Security Unit and Hospital policy and procedure.
- Ensure proper security coverage for their assigned areas
- Conduct Interviews to assist with the recruitment and retention of staff.
- Assist with providing training to the Department as well as other Disciplines as assigned.
- Ability to Write and Revise Policy, Procedures and Operating Procedures.
- Maintain membership on Hospital Committees as well as attend other Discipline meetings to provide Input from a Safety and Security Standpoint
- Ensure that updates and briefings are provided to the Chief Security Officer on a daily basis
- Ensure that background checks and fingerprint procedures are adhered to with less than 5% errors each month.
- Make rounds in patient care units to build rapport and trust with patients and staff
- Coordinates with the EOC Manager to ensure that the facility is prepared to respond to emergencies and to ensure that the role of DPS is clearly understood by DPS staff.
- Perform and Review investigations per Hospital and Departmental Policy and Procedures.
- Ensure that reports are factual and detailed.
- Ensure that completed reports are forwarded to the appropriate persons and places.
- Work with other Disciplines to ensure that investigations are properly handled
- Work with various law enforcement agencies to deter and prevent contraband on campus.
- Review investigative reports to ensure that assigned staff are completing them correctly.
- Ensure that an email is sent to the Chief Security Officer on pertinent information
- Ensure staffing schedule is submitted in a timely manner ensuring adequate shift coverage.
- Ensure that shift schedules and shift changes are entered in Kronos
- Monitor assigned staff to ensure that Kronos is signed off at the end of the pay period.
- Ensure that Supervisors are consistently documenting shift OT and that the documentation is accurate and done daily.
- Ensure that Officers are documenting accurately on all Departmental logs and assignments.
- Ensure that monthly Fire Drills and Extinguisher checks are completed 100% each month

Minimum Qualifications

- Valid Virginia Driver’s License
- Previous Security Experience.
- Mental Health Experience
- Supervisory/Leadership.

Additional Considerations

- Experience training others preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities to successfully perform the job include:
Knowledge of law enforcement, and the ability to compose clear and concise investigative reports and other written communication; the ability to compose and revise departmental policies, procedures and instructions. Knowledge of Virginia law and regulations; the ability to operate a motor vehicle in a safe manner and be able to perform preventive operator’s maintenance; ability to become certified as a DCJS unarmed Security Officer. Perform effective searches of property; Maintain excellent interpersonal communication skills for dealing with sensitive, emotional or potentially controversial interpersonal situations. Exhibit the ability to operate a personal computer and perform data entry; and the ability to work a flexible shift when needed for Department needs.

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.