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Facility Security Ofc 3 (Sergeant) - Milledgeville

State of Georgia

Milledgeville, GAFull-time$48K/yrPosted 2 days agoStill listed 1 day ago

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Compensation
$48K/yr
Location
Milledgeville, GA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Facility Security Officer 3 (Sergeant) guards, patrols, and monitors Central State Hospital in Milledgeville to prevent theft, violence, and rule infractions. The role helps secure the facility during hazardous events and may serve as a lead worker. It is scheduled for the evening shift, 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., and includes responding to alarms, disturbances, and crisis situations.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Premises Security, nice to haveAlarm Response, nice to havePatrolling, nice to haveCrisis Management, nice to haveComputer Logging, nice to have

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED, requiredTwo Years Job-Related Experience or One Year at Lower Level, requiredGeorgia P.O.S.T. Certification, nice to haveArea-Specific Certifications or Eligibility, nice to have

Full job description

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia! We are the force that drives Georgia! Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens! Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!

Job Title: Facility Security Ofc 3 (Sergeant) - MilledgevilleAgency: Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Job Requisition ID: JR0000007964Shift: Evening (United States of America)Compensation Details: $47,715.20 Job Description: Job Title: Facility Security Officer 3 (Sergeant) - Milledgeville

Workplace: Central State Hospital- Milledgeville, Ga. Evening Shift: 10pm- 6:30am

Job Summary: Under broad supervision, guards, patrols, or monitors premises, facilities and other areas to prevent theft, violence, and infractions of rules. Secures and protects the facility in case of fires, natural disasters, or other hazardous events. May serve as lead worker.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Answers alarms and investigates disturbances
  • Occasionally escort or drives motor vehicle to transport individuals to specified locations and to provide personal protection
  • Inspects assigned area for fire or environmental hazards
  • Monitors and authorizes entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other person to guard against and maintain security of premises
  • Patrols premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates
  • Responds to fires, natural disasters, or other hazardous events
  • Warning staff/or persons of rule infractions or violations, and apprehends or evicts violators from premises, using force if necessary
  • Maintain appropriate daily log of activities and irregularities on the computer.
  • Handle crisis situations according to established guidelines and complete reports accordingly.

For benefits information, please visit: https://careers.dbhdd.ga.gov/why-dbhdd/

Employment Requirements To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our employees, individuals and communities we serve, certain positions within DBHDD may require evaluations, vaccinations, professional licensure and certifications. Licenses must be current and enable providers to practice within the State of Georgia.

The following are a list of evaluations and vaccinations that may be required for employees, including those not involved with direct care:

  • Drug Screening
  • TB Evaluation
  • Annual Influenza*

*Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma/GED and two (2) years of job-related experience; or one (1) year of experience required at the lower level Facility Security Officer 2 (PST051) or position equivalent.--Note: Some positions may require Georgia P.O.S.T. certification.--Note: Some positions may require area specific certifications or eligibility. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,630 open Security Officer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$48K/yr
  • US median$66–98K/yr113 salary ranges

This rate, $48K, is 40% below the US median midpoint ($79K) — in the lowest quarter of Security Officer salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 32 open Security Officer jobs in Georgia and 1,630 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Georgia
Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience; Security Officer postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years at the median (490 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 820 of the 1,630 open Security Officer jobs (50%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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