Hospital Security Specialist

Northeast Georgia Health System; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Georgia Health System is seeking a dedicated Security Officer to protect patients, visitors, and staff across campus. The role includes patrols, incident reporting, and responding to disruptive individuals, with duties varying by shift.

Candidates must have a GA driver's license, a high school diploma or GED, and BLS certification or willingness to obtain within 30 days; two years of security experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires GA driver's license and current BLS certification or obtain within 30 days of hire.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum two years in military, police, corrections or private security.

Responsibilities

• Make routine and random tours of facility and grounds and report findings.
• Initiates investigations on security incidents and reports to supervisor.
• Participates in training drills and documents results per policy.
• Attends staff meetings and training as scheduled.
• Maintains equipment and adheres to safety and legal standards.
• Responds to emergencies, uses de-escalation, and protects patients and staff.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

De-escalation

Observation skills

Report writing

Crisis intervention

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

GA Driver's License

BLS certification

Two years security experience

Tools

Defensive tools training

CIT training

Taser training

Firearms training

Job description

Northeast Georgia Health System is seeking a dedicated Security Officer to protect patients, visitors, and staff across campus. The role includes patrols, incident reporting, and responding to disruptive individuals, with duties varying by shift.

Candidates must have a GA driver's license, a high school diploma or GED, and BLS certification or willingness to obtain within 30 days; two years of security experience is preferred.