Police- Hospital Resource Officer- East Central Regional Hospital- Augusta

Police- Hospital Resource Officer- East Central Regional Hospital- Augusta

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 protect hospital buildings, parking lots and grounds for suspicious activity.
• Checks for breaches of security, and unsafe conditions

Conducts administrative and criminal investigations

Physical Requirements :

Minimum Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

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.

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.