Police- Hospital Resource Officer- State Hospital- Milledgeville

Position: Police- Hospital Resource Officer-Central State Hospital- Milledgeville

Police
- Hospital Resource Officer-Central State Hospital
- Milledgeville – State of Georgia

Pay Grade: LJ

Workplace: Central State Hospital

Travel: Can be asked to travel to other DBHDD hospital locations throughout the state

Job Summary

Under supervision, provide consultative and onsite support at the Department of Behavioral Health & Development Disabilities hospitals with a primary focus on assessing, identifying, and responding to internal and external threats (employees, visitors, physical plant). Performs a full range of assigned duties to maintain security and order at an assigned location.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains law and order on hospital grounds and a visible presence to deter trespassers.
• Serves as first responder to emergencies on campus, i.e. fires, disorderly conduct, and criminal activity.
• Provides instructions and directions to others as it pertains to law enforcement matters and emergency situations.
• Partners with the hospital security staff to maintain safety at DBHDD location(s).
• Patrols and protects hospital buildings, parking lots and grounds for suspicious activity.
• Checks for breaches of security, and unsafe conditions.
• Conducts administrative and criminal investigations.
• Monitors security equipment and camera systems and ensure problems are reported immediately so that corrective actions can be implemented.
• Liase/exchange information with GBI on matters as needed.
• Prepares written reports, maintains daily logs.
• Can be temporarily reassigned to another hospital location due to specific needs of that hospital.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to patrol grounds on foot and in vehicle.
• Work in inclement weather.
• Overtime work including evenings and weekends.
• Ability to walk, run, climb or sit for extended period of time.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma / GED.
• Georgia P.O.S.T. certification as a peace officer in good standing as defined by Ga P.O.S.T. Council.
• Four (4) years of experience required at the lower-level Police Officer 1 (PSP
  120) or Police Officer 2 (PSP
  121) or position equivalent.
• Valid Georgia driver's license in good standing.
• Note:
  
  A current GA P.O.S.T. professional profile must be submitted as part of the application process with the PBLE number attached.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree in criminal justice, Public Administration, Sociology or a related field.
• Two (2) or more years of experience of investigative work in a federal, state or local law enforcement agency.

Benefits Information

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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.

Required Evaluations and Vaccinations

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

Equal Opportunity Statement

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, Georgia P.O.S.T. certification, and four (4) years of experience required at the lower level Police Officer 1 (PSP
120) or Police Officer 2 (PSP
121) or position equivalent. Must successfully complete agency-specific required training.

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Other

Additional Information

• Agency Logo:
• Requisition
• Number of Openings: 1
• Shift: Day Job
• Posting End Date:
  Jan 9, 2026

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