Security Officer

About River Edge Behavioral Health:

Serving more than 10,000 Georgians, River Edge continues to be one of the state's leading resources for mental health, substance use disorder treatments and supports as well as individuals with intellectual and development disabilities. The full continuum of River Edge Behavioral Health services provides state-of-the-art treatment and support services for more than 13,000 children, youth, families and adults annually, who experience mental illness, addiction, co-occurring disorders or developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities:

• Guards, patrols, and monitor premises to help prevent theft, violence, and infractions of rules.
• Secures and protects facilities in case of fires, natural disasters, or other hazardous events.
• Answers alarms and investigates disturbances.
• Escorts or drives motor vehicles to transport individuals to specified locations and to provide personal protection.
• Inspects facility for fire, safety, or environmental hazards.
• Responds to fires, natural disasters, or other hazardous events,
• Delivers verbal warnings of rules infractions or violations.
• Reports suspicious activity to Security Captain and/or designated authorities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Location/Schedule:

• 60 Blandy Way, Milledgeville, GA 31061.
• 8am - 6pm work 3-days per week and Every Other Weekend and - off 3-days per week.
• 6:00PM – 4:00AM/work 3-days per week and Every Other Weekend and - off 3-days per week.
• 2:00PM-12:00am/ work 3-days per week and Every Other Weekend and - off 3-days per week.

Qualifications Needed (education and/or experience):

• Must have a high school diploma/GED equivalent.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Professional security experience of some related nature is preferred.
• Must be willing to work the available schedule offered, including overtime/weekends/holidays as needed.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift 10 – 50 pounds whenever needed.

Additional Information:

The Application Process:

• All qualified applicants will be considered.
• This position is subject to close once a satisfactory candidate pool has been identified.
• The hiring managers will contact only those selected for an interview.
• Applicants who are not selected will receive notification via email.
• Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email.

Diversity and Inclusion:

River Edge Behavioral Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, genetic make-up, disability, age, or veteran status.

Drug-Free Workplace:

River Edge Behavioral Health is a drug-free workplace with a longstanding commitment to providing a safe, quality-oriented, and productive work environment. In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1998, all applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug screen.