River Edge Behavioral Health is hiring: D101 - Administration - Security Guard i

Overview

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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. River Edge offers outpatient services at our Emery Highway-Macon, Monroe County and Baldwin County locations. Outpatient services include behavioral health, nursing, and psychiatric assessment, stabilization and medication maintenance services as well as crisis intervention services as well as awareness, education and recovery groups.

Security Officer – Emery Location

Position Overview

Security officers are tasked with securing the premises and personnel by staying on patrol, monitoring surveillance equipment, performing building inspections, guarding entry points, responding to codes to de-escalate crisis situations, and verifying visitors.

Location / Schedule

175 Emery Highway, Macon, GA. Monday-Friday 1:00pm-8:00pm.

Key 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.
• Answer the alarm and investigate disturbances.
• Escorts or motor vehicles to transport individuals to specified locations and to provide personal protection.
• Inspects facilities for fire, safety, or environmental hazards.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma/GED equivalent.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Professional security experience of some related nature is preferred.

Competency

• Proficiency in Security Systems: Ability to operate surveillance equipment and security systems effectively.
• Emergency Response Knowledge: Understanding of emergency response protocols and crisis management procedures.
• Access Control Management: Familiarity with access control systems and procedures for verifying visitors.
• Effective Communication: Excellent communication skills for interacting with colleagues, visitors, and de-escalating confrontational situations.
• Situational Awareness: Strong attention to detail and situational awareness to identify and respond to security threats effectively.

Additional Benefits

• Flexible spending accounts
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• 11 Paid holidays
• Voluntary Life Insurance

If you are looking for an opportunity to make life better and a strong desire for personal growth we encourage you to apply. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

We are an equal opportunity employer and highly value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

All selected applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug test.

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