1. SCOPs will be responsible for the safety of individuals in crisis and receiving emergency mental health evaluations. These individuals are often homeless, suicidal, homicidal, psychotic, or using drugs or alcohol and may be suffering from a traumatic event. 2. Upon arrival, require all individuals to secure any personal belongings in the provided lockers for safekeeping. Also do a visual inspection of the individual in an attempt to locate anything that might possibly be used as a weapon. Report any instances of non-compliance to the County. 3. SCOPs will be responsible for maintaining the safety of all staff involved in providing services to the above individuals. SCOPs must complete the Arlington County Police Department Transfer of Custody form to fully describe the transfer of custody process and all related data. 4. SCOPs will provide a safe environment for individuals who are receiving Office-Based Crisis Stabilization Services inside Emergency Services (Rooms #128 and #129), Calming Rooms (Rooms #132-136), restrooms and showers. 5. SCOPs will remain stationed at their assigned security post during each shift. 6. Monitor the security laptop. The security laptop allows the SCOP to view security cameras to monitor calming rooms and the outside camera. The security laptop has internet access. • If individuals are in the calming rooms, the security laptop should be monitored at all times. • If an individual is unstable or agitated, the SCOP must stand outside the calming room. • The SCOP may access the internet only if there are no individuals in the waiting area or calming rooms. 7. Answer extension 5151 on the security phone. 8. If the receptionist is not available, greet arriving clients and ask client to complete a client walkin form if required. Follow internal procedures as provided by the County. 9. Check the CIC calming rooms every half hour and after individuals leave to ensure the rooms are safe and items are not left in the calming rooms. 10. Arrive for their shift 10 minutes prior to start time. If the relieving SCOP has not arrived at least 10 minutes before the shift ends, or if there are any concerns or questions, the SCOP on duty must contact the CIC shift supervisor. 11. Carry a valid, up-to-date credential while on duty. 12. Carry a Contractor-issued cell phone at all times in case they must be contacted by supervisor or client for any assistance 13. Provide security support on the Sequoia 3 campus as requested and at the direction of the County.
