Title: Patrol Officer
State Role Title: 69113
Hiring Range: $23.05 Hourly
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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid Virginia Driver’s License
• Ability to become certified as a DCJS unarmed Security Officer

This is a Part-Time Position.
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.