Facility Security Officer- Central State Hospital- Milledgeville

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Job Title: Facility Security Officer- Central State Hospital- MilledgevilleAgency: Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Job Requisition ID: JR0000003872Shift: Not Applicable (United States of America)Compensation Details: $39,437.00-$43,378.00 Job Description: Job Title: Facility Security Officer- Central State Hospital- Milledgeville

Workplace: Central State Hospital- Milledgeville, Ga.

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

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Answers alarms and investigates disturbances
• Escorts 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 persons 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
• Warns persons of rule infractions or violations, and apprehends or evicts violators from premises, using force if necessary
• Writes reports of daily activities and irregularities

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 listing 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.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process.

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 one (1) year of job-related experience.--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.