Public Safety Officer, Scop - Full Time - Third Shift

Valley Health System Group

Winchester, Virginia, United States
Special conservator of the peace (scop)
Mental health custody and transportation (mcat)
Emergency custody order (eco)
The Public Safety Officer, SCOP is part of the Mental Health Custody and Transportation (MCAT) team who obtains registration from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) and appointment from the Winchester Circuit Court as a Special Conservator of the Peace with specific legal authority on VH property

Job Summary

  • The Public Safety Officer, SCOP is part of the Mental Health Custody and Transportation (MCAT) team who obtains registration from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) and appointment from the Winchester Circuit Court as a Special Conservator of the Peace with specific legal authority on VH property.
  • When not engaged in functions associated with the MCAT program, the Public Safety Officer, SCOP will perform the duties and functions of a public safety team member to include being assigned areas of the Medical Center to identify and/or respond to unsafe conditions and emergencies.
  • In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include: A Zero-Deductible Health Plan Dental and vision insurance Generous Paid Time Off Tuition Assistance Retirement Savings Match A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program

Matching Summary

The Public Safety Officer, SCOP is part of the Mental Health Custody and Transportation (MCAT) team who obtains registration from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) and appointment from the Winchester Circuit Court as a Special Conservator of the Peace with specific legal authority on VH property.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Special Conservator of the Peace (SCOP)
  • Mental Health Custody and Transportation (MCAT)
  • Emergency Custody Order (ECO)
  • Temporary Detention Order (TDO)
  • respond to emergencies and calls
  • document all rounds and incidents
  • proficient in RMS and VHS Risk Management systems
  • work with all levels of individuals
  • customer excellence at all times
  • work with individuals with special needs
  • display compassion and be of help

Nice-to-have

  • strong working knowledge of facility
  • analyze and coordinate responses to alarms
  • provide physical public safety
  • search patient rooms for contraband
  • provide safety and security during helicopter operations
  • courteous to the public
  • professional attitude consistently
  • ease pain and suffering

Key Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • One year of previous, law enforcement, public safety, college and/or fire departments preferred
  • Valid driver’s license
  • BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart ‘Healthcare Provider’ (HCP) - AHA approved
  • Passing of International Association for Healthcare Public Safety and Safety Basic Exam within 1 year of hire
  • ASP baton, handcuff, and aggression management training within 6 months of hire
  • Unarmed SCOP training within 6 months of hire
  • Obtain DCJS registration as a SCOP appointed by the Circuit Court within 90 days of hire
  • Crisis Intervention Team training within 6 months of hire
  • Ability to work on alternate shifts and flex schedule
  • Ability to work on holidays and weekends
  • Ability to sit, walk, and stand for extended periods of time
  • Ability to work in a variety of outside environments

Work Rights

Not specified

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