Job Details

West Central Georgia Regional Hospital is seeking a Facility Security Officer for the Columbus, GA campus.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary & benefits, GA Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is part of a statewide initiative called Total Rewards that seeks to attract and retain employees by supplementing their base pay and benefits with programs designed to improve the quality of their work environment and lead to greater job satisfaction and work/life balance. Eligible employees are offered generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. For more information, visit

Employment Requirements

• Drug Screening
• TB Evaluation
• Annual Influenza*
• Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

DBHDD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of DBHDD to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

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.

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.

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: LAW0ASK
• Number of Openings: 1
• Shift: Day Job
• Posting End Date: Jan 1, 2026

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