Armed Public Safety Officer Hiring Event

Emory Healthcare; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Emory Healthcare is seeking an Armed Public Safety Officer dedicated to ensuring safety in our healthcare environment. This role involves patrolling facilities, responding to emergencies, and collaborating with law enforcement while providing an exceptional level of security. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in armed security and must obtain required certifications within three months of hire.

Benefits

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Two years of armed security, military, or law enforcement experience.
• Possess POST certification or military registration.
• Complete firearms and non-lethal weapons course post-hire.

Responsibilities

• Patrols facilities to detect unauthorized individuals and unsafe conditions.
• Maintains communication with law enforcement regarding safety-related incidents.
• Administers first aid and responds to emergencies.

Skills

Observation

First Aid

Communication

Education

POST certification

Valid Georgia Driver's license

Tools

Taser

Baton

Job description

Overview

Emory Armed Public Safety Hiring Event, Monday, July 14th, 2025

We are the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia, dedicated to innovating medicine, teaching the caregivers of the future, and supporting the healthcare needs of our patients. We are made up of 11 hospitals, the Emory Clinic and more than 490 provider locations.

The Emory Healthcare Network, established in 2011, is the largest clinically integrated network in Georgia, with more than 3,450 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties. Our core purpose is to improve lives and provide hope by delivering exceptional care to our patients, their families and the communities we serve. It is our privilege to serve you!

Join us for an in-person hiring event, and let's see how you can grow your career in Public Safety with a healthcare organization who offers life-saving, innovative care to medically complex patients. Our teams of highly trained officers are what set us apart from other Healthcare Systems.

When: Monday, July 14, 2025Where: Northlake

Specialties: Public Safety Officers I (Armed).

Shifts: 8-12 hour Various Shifts Available (Day / Evening / Night) for all locations: Emory University Hospital, Emory University Midtown Hospital, Emory Winship, Emory Decatur Hospital, Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital, Emory Johns Creek Hospital, and Emory Hillandale Hospital.

Come meet the team!

Bring four copies of your resume, and come ready to shine!

Parking: Parking will be available onsite.

Description

We are seeking an Armed Public Safety Officer to help keep our community safe. We support Emory Healthcare's mantra of "We're all in this together." Our goal is to offer Security Services worthy of premier healthcare. As such, we are committed to providing a safe environment for our patients, their families and guests, and our staff and neighbors. We offer value-enriched services such as friendly-approachable officers, valuables storing, access control, Identification badges and parking. Each service has been personally developed for the purpose of exceeding your service expectations. This individual will:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Patrols facilities and property making observations to detect unauthorized persons or activities, unsafe conditions, and ensuring life safety standards are maintained.
• Maintains appropriate communication with Supervisors, fellow Officers, Security Operations Center, and Law Enforcement to report crimes, incidents, and safety related irregularities.
• Responds and intervenes in confrontations and restrains violent or disoriented persons as lawfully directed, providing support to clinical team as patient emergencies arise.
• Observes the necessary safety precautions and established protocols for observations, holds, and patient restraints in accordance with federal, state, and organizational mandates to ensure a safe work environment.
• Administers initial first aid as appropriate and to the level of training attained.
• Investigates and documents, through both written and electronic format as required: Safety hazards, incidents and criminal activities to Public Safety Leadership, Risk Management, Safety Team, and Law
• Enforcement and other appropriate agencies as determined by Emory Health Care, department policy, or state law.
• These may include transport and release of bodies from the morgue; patient escort; elevator recall checks; monthly fire extinguisher, panic alarm, and intercom checks; and special event setups. Interviews and investigates individuals involved in suspicious or illegal activities.
• Detains unauthorized individuals as defined by policy or state law and releases them to the proper authorities.
• Officers are required to use force when appropriate to protect our customers and associates within organization policy.
• Maintains annual proficiency with issued firearm and less-than lethal equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two (2) consecutive years of armed security, military, or law enforcement experience within the last 7 years.

MUST HAVE:

• Possess(ed) a POST certification;

OR

• Have been registered through a military (DD214 or current Military ID);
• All active, reserve, retired or honorable discharged military personnel will meet the licensing/certification requirement
• OR
• Federal, state, or local licensing firearms certification (Department of Homeland Security, NASA, NRA, GBI, or Secretary of State)
• Must successfully complete the Basic Security Officer and Firearms course mandated by the Secretary of State within 3 months post-hire.
• Must be able to successfully complete training to carry non-lethal weapons such as a Taser (CED) and/or a baton within 3 months post-hire
• Must possess a valid Georgia Driver's license and have a clean driving record with no recent history of major traffic violations.
• Must be able to operate a company vehicle when required
• Must pass a psychological exam.
• Must obtain IAHSS Basic certification within 12 months.
• Obtain a BLS Certification within 12 months.
• Complete FEMA IS 100, 200, 700 & 800 within six (6) months.

JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY! Emory Healthcare (EHC), part of Emory University (EUV), is the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia and the first and only in Georgia with a Magnet designated ambulatory practice. We are made up of 11 hospitals-4 Magnet designated, the Emory Clinic, and more than 425 provider locations. The Emory Healthcare Network, established in 2011, is the largest clinically integrated network in Georgia, with more than 3,450 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at [e-mail]. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.