Security Operations Manager

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Job Title:  

Security Operations Manager- Georgia Regional Hospital Atlanta

Agency:

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000006792

Shift:

Not Applicable (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

$63,000.00

Job Description:

Job Title: Security Operations Manager- Georgia Regional Hospital Atlanta  

Job Summary:

 The Security Operations Manager is responsible for the daily management of campus security operations and supervises all assigned civilian security personnel. The position reports directly to the Police Lieutenant, who has overall responsibility for police and security operations. The Security Operations Manager ensures adequate staffing, operational readiness, policy compliance, and a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise Security Supervisors, Security Officers, Dispatchers, and assigned personnel.

• Plan, assign, direct, and evaluate the work of staff.

• Ensure continuous 24-hour security operations and adequate shift coverage.

• Develop work schedules and coordinate staffing adjustments for leave, vacancies, training, and emergencies.

• Personally provide supervisory or operational coverage when staffing shortages require management involvement.

• Coordinate daily operations with the Police Lieutenant and implement departmental directives.

• Respond to emergencies, critical incidents, alarms, disturbances, fires, and natural disasters.

• Conduct inspections of personnel, buildings, grounds, equipment, and security systems.

• Complete performance evaluations, investigations, reports, and administrative documentation.

• Recommend corrective action, training, equipment purchases, and operational improvements.

• Maintain compliance with DBHDD policies, post orders, and DBHDD Police directives.

WORK SCHEDULE

This is an exempt salaried management position. The incumbent is expected to work the hours necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the position. The position is subject to emergency callback and may require evenings, weekends, holidays, or extended hours to ensure operational continuity and maintain minimum staffing levels.

One year of supervisory experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Correctional supervisor experience preferred.

• Behavioral health or hospital security experience.

• Law enforcement supervisory experience.

• Experience in scheduling, emergency management, and incident command.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Mission-essential position.

• Required to maintain a valid driver's license.

• Subject to emergency callback.

• Required to wear the prescribed uniform unless otherwise authorized.

• May be required to perform subordinate duties when necessary to maintain operations.

For benefits information, please visit: https://careers.dbhdd.ga.gov/why-dbhdd/  

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.

The following are a listing of evaluations and vaccinations that may be required for employees, including those not involved with direct care:

• Drug Screening
• TB Evaluation
• Annual Influenza*

*Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

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.  

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma/GED, Georgia P.O.S.T. certification, and two (2) years of supervisory custodial experience in a criminal justice or correctional system, in which one (1) year of which experience is at the lower level Correctional Lieutenant (PSP065) or position equivalent; or one (1) year of experience required at the lower level Correctional Captain (PSM060) or position equivalent.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.