Healthcare Security Officer – Patient Safety & Crisis Response

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Inc.; Brookhaven (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a PRN Security Officer I to protect patients, visitors and staff. You will patrol facilities, operate security systems, and respond to incidents to maintain a secure environment.

Requirements include 1 year in security or related fields, a high school diploma, and the ability to pass physical tests. Healthcare experience and POS T certification are a plus.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in security, law enforcement, fire, military, safety, EMS or customer service.
• Associate’s degree is preferred.
• Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T) certification preferred.
• Experience with the use of non-lethal weapons is a plus.
• Healthcare experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and drive Children’s vehicles throughout the organization as needed and to specified vendors or sites based on operational needs.
• Patrol assigned locations on foot or in a vehicle and report irregularities related to security, safety, policy compliance, parking, and other issues.
• Preserve order and enforce organizational regulations and directives pertaining to personnel, visitors, patients, and premises.
• Protect evidence or the scene of incidents during accidents, emergencies, or security investigations, and act as first responder to incidents.
• Respond to high-stress situations such as medical emergencies, security threats, or other incidents and assist officers/medical staff.
• Collaborate with multiple departments and agencies to ensure safety of patients, staff, visitors, and property.
• Investigate incidents, write clear incident reports, and conduct interviews with involved parties.

Skills

Communication

Security tech

Incident reporting

Independent work

Confidentiality

Crisis management

Attention to detail

Calm under stress

Empathic listening

MS Word

Vehicle operation

Education

High school diploma

MASADA training

Tools

Surveillance systems

Access control

Emergency management

Job description

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a PRN Security Officer I to protect patients, visitors and staff. You will patrol facilities, operate security systems, and respond to incidents to maintain a secure environment.

Requirements include 1 year in security or related fields, a high school diploma, and the ability to pass physical tests. Healthcare experience and POS T certification are a plus.