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Job Title:  

Correctional Officer- Central State Hospital- Milledgeville

Agency:

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000002955

Shift:

Not Applicable (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

$54,684.55

Job Description:

Job Title: Correctional Officer- Central State Hospital- Milledgeville 

Work Location: Central State Hospital- Milledgeville, Ga.

Travel: less than 10%

  

Job Summary:

Under general supervision, assists with the administration of security operations within a state-operated behavioral health and forensic treatment facility. Maintains the safety and security of patients, staff, visitors, contractors, and state property through access control, patrol operations, incident response, and security monitoring activities. Conducts routine patrols of hospital grounds, parking areas, and DBHDD-owned facilities to identify and address safety, security, and operational concerns. Provides security screening and access control for individuals entering and exiting hospital properties, assists with the secure admission, transfer, and movement of forensic patients, and supports hospital operations through proactive security measures. Responds to emergencies, security incidents, disturbances, and other situations requiring intervention to maintain a safe and secure environment. May provide guidance and direction to subordinate staff as assigned and performs other duties as assigned.
 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Conducts security patrols of hospital grounds, buildings, parking areas, and other DBHDD-owned properties.

• Monitors and controls access points to ensure the safety and security of patients, staff, visitors, contractors, and state assets.

• Screens visitors, vendors, contractors, and deliveries entering secured areas.

• Assists with the secure receipt, admission, transfer, discharge, and movement of forensic patients.

• Responds to alarms, emergencies, suspicious activity, disturbances, and other incidents affecting hospital operations.

• Assists with perimeter security, contraband prevention efforts, patient movement, and special security assignments.

• Completes incident reports, activity logs, and other required documentation.

• Maintains communication with hospital staff, security personnel, DBHDD Police personnel, and emergency responders.

• Assists the DBHDD Police Department during critical incidents, investigations, searches, emergency operations, and security-related events.

• May conduct preliminary inquiries into incidents occurring within the hospital or on DBHDD property, including gathering information, obtaining statements, reviewing video footage, and preparing reports in coordination with the DBHDD Police Department.

• Enforces facility rules, policies, procedures, and applicable security protocols.

• Performs other duties as assigned.
 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Knowledge of security, correctional, and institutional safety practices.

• Ability to patrol large facilities and grounds while maintaining vigilance and situational awareness.

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, visitors, staff, law enforcement personnel, and the public.

• Ability to respond appropriately during emergencies and crisis situations.

• Ability to prepare clear and accurate reports.

• Ability to observe, assess, and document unusual or suspicious activity.

• Ability to work in a behavioral health and forensic treatment environment.
 

Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED and experience in corrections, security, law enforcement, military service, institutional safety, or a related field sufficient to perform the duties of the position.
 

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in a correctional, detention, behavioral health, psychiatric, hospital security, or law enforcement environment.

• Experience conducting security patrols and access control operations.

• Experience preparing reports and documenting incidents.

• Experience working with forensic or justice-involved populations.

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, Georgia P.O.S.T. certification, and one (1) year of experience required at the lower level Correctional Officer 2 (PSP061) or position equivalent.

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.