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

Tanner Health; Georgia; On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanner Health in Georgia is seeking a security professional to maintain safety for staff, patients, and visitors. The role requires addressing high‑level security tasks and responding to volatile behavioral health situations with authority.

The candidate will work with minimal supervision, ensure thorough incident reporting, and meet training requirements including IAHSS Basic, BLS CPR, SCIPP, and CEW body camera use. A valid Georgia driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One year of related security experience.
• Must obtain Weapons Carry License within 90 days.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend English.
• Completion of required trainings within the first 90 days: IAHSS Basic, BLS CPR, SCIPP, CEW camera use.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety and security of staff, patients and the general public.
• Manage situations with volatile behavioral health characteristics.
• Complete incident, accident, and investigative reports.

Skills

Public safety experience

Communication with the public

Working under stress

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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.