Job Description

The position is for a full-time, Armed Security Officer or Unarmed Special Conservator of the Peace (Scop). 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. The position rotates with 3-12 hour shifts week 1 and 4-12 hours shifts week 2. The Main office/Dispatch Center is in Wytheville, VA. The applicant will be stationed at the Rocky Mount office location and dispatched to the Roanoke and Martinsville, VA areas. The 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 Armed security officer or Unarmed Special Conservator of the Peace, Armed Security and unarmed Scop Training will be provided if needed
• 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)
• Report writing experience (Required)
• Military experience (Required)

Schedule

• Full-time position
• 12-hour shifts
• 3x12 (Week 1: Three 12-hour shifts)
• Week 2: Four 12-hour shifts
• Expected hours: 40 per week
• Stationed at the Rocky Mount office location
• Dispatched to the Roanoke and Martinsville, VA areas
• Main office/Dispatch Center in Wytheville, VA

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage $21.00-$22.00 per hour
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Training provided for Armed Security Officer or 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.