Level I Armed Security Officer - Security (Days) (PRN)

Tanner Health; Carrollton (GA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanner Health in Carrollton, GA is seeking a Security Officer responsible for general security tasks and maintaining safety for staff, patients, and the public. The role involves handling situations with volatile behavioral health characteristics and requires independent judgment, strong communication, and the ability to document incidents clearly in reports.

Qualifications include a HS diploma or GED, one year of related experience, a valid driver's license, and CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• One year of related experience.
• Must possess computer and writing skills to complete reports.

Responsibilities

• Perform general security tasks and maintain safety for staff, patients, and the public.
• Manage situations involving volatile behavioral health characteristics.
• Complete incident and investigative reports with independent judgment.

Skills

Public safety

Communication

Reporting

Computer skills

Education

HS Diploma

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

• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Experience: One year of related experience. Requires a working knowledge of standard practices and procedures.

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 insurable by TMC vehicle insurance carrier.
• Annual background checks required.
• 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.