Armed Public Safety Officer (Healthcare Security)

Emory Healthcare; Tucker (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Emory Healthcare seeks an Armed Public Safety Officer to safeguard our community and facilities. You will patrol, monitor access, and react to incidents to maintain a secure environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

Qualifications include two years of armed security or related experience, POST certification, and a valid firearms certification. Training will cover de-escalation, incident documentation, and emergency response within Emory facilities.

Qualifications

• 2 consecutive years of armed security, military, or law enforcement experience in the last 7 years.
• POST certification is required.
• Federal/state firearms certification required.

Responsibilities

• Patrol facilities to detect unauthorized persons and ensure life safety.
• Maintain communication with Supervisors and Law Enforcement to report incidents.
• Intervene in disputes using verbal de-escalation techniques.
• Investigate and document incidents; control access to restricted areas.
• Escort people and property when safety is a concern.
• Assist with events and provide security information to visitors.
• Detain unauthorized individuals in compliance with law; may use force if necessary.

Skills

Armed security experience

Law enforcement mindset

Education

POST certification

Firearms certification (Do DHS/NRA/GBI/SOS)

Tools

Taser (CED)

Baton

Job description

Emory Healthcare seeks an Armed Public Safety Officer to safeguard our community and facilities. You will patrol, monitor access, and react to incidents to maintain a secure environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

Qualifications include two years of armed security or related experience, POST certification, and a valid firearms certification. Training will cover de-escalation, incident documentation, and emergency response within Emory facilities.