Healthcare Security Specialist: Patient Safety Leader

10 Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta seeks a Security Officer to ensure the safety of patients, visitors, staff and property. The role includes patrolling facilities, monitoring surveillance systems, and responding to incidents to maintain a secure, welcoming environment.

Required: 1 year of security-related experience; high school diploma; valid Georgia driver’s license. Preferred: MASADA training, Georgia POST certification, and healthcare security experience.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in security, law enforcement, fire, military, safety, EMS or customer service.
• MASADA defensive tactical training within 9 months of employment.
• Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T) certification preferred.
• Heartsaver or BLS certification preferred.
• Experience in healthcare security preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operating and driving Children’s vehicles as needed.
• Patrol locations on foot or in a vehicle.
• Check and report irregularities related to security, policy compliance, parking, and other issues.
• Preserve order and enforce organizational directives across personnel, visitors, patients, and premises.
• Act as first responder to incidents such as fires, medical emergencies, security threats, disasters.

Skills

Patrol execution

Incident reporting

Crisis management

Security technology

Communication

Education

Associate’s degree

P.O.S.T certification

Job description

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta seeks a Security Officer to ensure the safety of patients, visitors, staff and property. The role includes patrolling facilities, monitoring surveillance systems, and responding to incidents to maintain a secure, welcoming environment.

Required: 1 year of security-related experience; high school diploma; valid Georgia driver’s license. Preferred: MASADA training, Georgia POST certification, and healthcare security experience.