Job Description

The position is for a full-time, Unarmed Special Conservator of the Peace (Scop), armed security officer. If you are a licensed, Unarmed Security Officer with DCJS of Virginia, prior Law Enforcement, military or Corrections Officer, with a minimum of 2 years security experience or equivalent, we will train you for this position. This will be 12 hour shifts, for a total of 84 hours every 2 weeks, in Christiansburg, Virginia. The Scop Officer will be dispatched to take custody of individuals under TDOs from Law Enforcement Officers and maintain custody of the individual while being assessed, until an available in-patient bed is located and transport is necessary, or the individual is discharged.

Additional Job Requirements

• Effective reading, writing and communication skills
• Must have reliable transportation to and from the site
• Valid state motor vehicle operator's license required
• Clean driving record required
• Ability to pass a criminal background Investigation
• Ability to pass random drug screening
• DCJS of Virginia registration as an Unarmed Special Conservator of the Peace or Unarmed Security Officer Required, Scop Training will be provided
• Must have a minimum of 2 years security or equivalent experience
• CIT Training preferred, but we will provide training
• Licensed, Unarmed Security Officer with DCJS of Virginia, OR prior Law Enforcement, military or Corrections Officer experience
• High school diploma or GED (Required)
• Security experience (Required)
• Writing skills (Required)
• Communication skills (Required)
• Driving experience preferred
• Valid Driver's License (Required)

Schedule

• Full-time position
• 12-hour shifts
• Total of 84 hours every 2 weeks
• Expected hours: 42 per week
• Location: Christiansburg, Virginia

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage $21.00-$22.00 per hour
• Paid time off
• Training provided for Unarmed Special Conservator of the Peace (Scop) certification
• Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) provided

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please click the "Apply Now" button below to submit your application. Include your security license number, DCJS of Virginia license information, military or law enforcement experience, and availability for shift work.