Armed Security Officer - Security (Nights) (PRN)

Tanner Health; Carrollton (GA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated security professional to ensure the safety of staff and patients in a healthcare environment. The role involves overseeing security tasks, managing challenging situations, and maintaining a calm demeanor under pressure. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and relevant experience in public safety or security. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the well-being of individuals in a healthcare setting, while also requiring completion of essential training within the first 90 days. If you are a resilient individual with strong communication skills and a commitment to safety, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• One year of related experience in security or public safety required.
• Ability to communicate effectively and manage stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety and security of staff, patients, and the public.
• Manage situations involving volatile behavioral health characteristics.

Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Physical Restraint

Emotional Resilience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS CPR)

IAHSS Basic Training

Conducted Energy Weapon (CEW)

Job description

Work consists of general security tasks, which have a high degree of difficulty. Employee will be expected to be involved with maintaining safety and security of staff, patients, and the general public. Employee will also be responsible for managing situations in which patients present volatile behavioral health characteristics.

Required Knowledge & Skills

1. Education: High School Diploma or GED
2. Experience: One year of related experience. Requires a working knowledge of standard practices and procedures.
3. Licenses and Certifications:

• DRIVER'S LICENSE
• HEALTHCARE PROVIDER (CPR)

Qualifications: Former Public Safety (including Law Enforcement, Corrections, Fire Service or EMS) Healthcare Security, Military or Private Business Security experience required.

Ability to legally drive in the State of Georgia and be insurable by TMC vehicle insurance carrier.

Subject to annual background check.

Ability to communicate with the public and patients in a tactful, intelligent, and authoritative manner.

Completion of required training within the first 90 days of employment: IAHSS Basic, Basic Life Support (BLS CPR), Safe Crisis Intervention for Patients and Professionals (SCIPP), and Conducted Energy Weapon (CEW) body camera use.

Receive acceptable performance rating on department competencies on an annual basis.

Ability to function independent of constant supervision and exercise physical and emotional restraint under stressful conditions.

Possess computer and writing skills necessary to complete incident, accident, and investigative reports.

Ability to read, write, and comprehend the English language.

Ability to resolve problems and use independent judgment.

Must obtain a state-issued Weapons Carry License from the employee's state of residence within 90 days of employment.