Tuesday, August 6, 2024

Special Police Officer | DC Department of Behavioral Health


Special Police Officer
Location: Washington, DC
Job ID: 27035
Salary: $62,900 - $78,921
Closing Date: August 11, 2024


  • Responsible for providing protection and security for the Department of Behavioral Health, Saint Elizabeths Hospital.
  • Responds to reports of bomb threats, robberies, assaults, disturbances and other incidents and takes charge at the scene and makes written reports or events.
  • Notifies the Metropolitan Police Department and/or law enforcement agencies of a serious crime and any action taken.
  • Conducts special investigations involving the application of police detection measures to apprehend and establish proof in cases of petty theft, vandalism etc.
  • Responds to disorderly disturbances and other incidents on campus locations.
  • Assists Law Enforcement Agencies in serving warrants and subpoenas to consumers when and where appropriate.
  • Issues traffic violation and citations to violators.
  • As needed, assigned to Solution Center to relay messages, maintain logs, and assist in dispatching personnel and equipment.
  • Maintains contacts with mentally challenged individuals in care,  D.C. Government employees, the general public and law enforcement agencies.