Public Safety Officer 1, Armed

Highland Home Carers; Warner Robins (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Emory Healthcare is seeking a full-time Security Officer to patrol facilities, monitor property, and report safety incidents. You will coordinate with Supervisors, the Security Operations Center, and law enforcement to ensure life safety standards are met.

This role requires de-escalation skills, incident documentation, and strict access control. Minimum requirements include two years of armed security or related experience, POST or military licensing, and completion of required trainings within

Qualifications

• Two consecutive years of armed security, military, or law enforcement experience within the last 7 years.
• POST certification or valid military ID/DD214 or equivalent licensing.
• Complete Basic Security Officer and Firearms coursework within 3 months of hire.
• Train to carry non-lethal weapons (Taser) or baton within 3 months of hire.
• Valid Driver's License; no recent serious traffic violations.
• Pass a psychological exam.
• IAHSS Basic certification within 12 months.
• BLS Certification within 12 months.
• Complete FEMA IS 100, 200, 700 & 800 within six months.

Responsibilities

• Patrol facilities and property to detect unauthorized persons and safety hazards.
• Maintain communication with Supervisors, SOC, and law enforcement to report incidents.
• Intervene and de-escalate disputes using verbal techniques.
• Document incidents in writing and electronically for leadership review.
• Control access and escort individuals when safety requires.
• Provide security services and dispatcher duties when assigned.
• Participate in tasks beyond security operations as approved by management.
• Detain unauthorized individuals in compliance with law; use force if needed.

Skills

Armed security experience

De-escalation skills

Communication

Observation and reporting

Incident response

Education

POST certification

Military ID or DD214

Firearms certification (federal/state/local)

IAHSS Basic certification

BLS Certification

Job description

Work Shift:

• 1. Patrols facilities and property make observations to detect unauthorized persons, activities, unsafe conditions, and ensure life safety standards are maintained.
• 2. Maintains appropriate communication with Supervisors, fellow Officers, Security Operations Center and Law Enforcement to report crimes, incidents, and safety related irregularities.
• 3. Intervene in disputes between individuals by using verbal de-escalation techniques and skills to diffuse potentially violent patient, employee, or visitor situations.
• 4. Investigates and document incidents through both written and electronic format as required: Safety hazards, incidents and criminal activities to Public Safety Leadership
• 5. Controls access to restricted organizational properties and verifies the admittance of authorized individuals. Escorts people/property to desired destination when safety of property or individuals is a concern. Assists with parking and security during special events and provides visitors with directions and security information.
• 6. Performs security services and dispatcher duties when assigned.
• 7. Participates in activities not directly related to Security operations as approved by Security Management. These may include transport and release of bodies from the morgue; patient escort; elevator recall checks; monthly fire extinguisher, panic alarm, and intercom checks; and special event setups. Interviews and investigates individuals involved in suspicious or illegal activities.
• 8. Detains unauthorized individuals in compliance with state and federal law Officers are required to use force when appropriate to protect patients, staff and visitors at an Emory Healthcare facility.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• 1. Two (2) consecutive years of armed security, military, or law enforcement experience within the last 7 years.
• 2. Must have Possess(ed): a. A POST certification; OR b. Have been registered through a military (DD214 or current Military ID); OR - All active, reserve, retired or honorable discharged military personnel will meet the licensing/certification requirement c. Federal, state, or local licensing firearms certification (Department of Homeland Security, NASA, NRA, GBI, or Secretary of State) AND
• 3. Must successfully complete the Basic Security Officer and Firearms course mandated by the Secretary of State within 3 months post-hire.
• 4. Must be able to successfully complete training to carry non-lethal weapons such as a Taser (CED) and/or a baton within 3 months post-hire
• 5. Must possess a valid Driver's License; while a clean driving record is not required, applicants should have no recent history of serious traffic violations.
• 6. Must pass a psychological exam.
• 7. Must obtain IAHSS Basic certification within 12 months.
• 8. Obtain a BLS Certification within 12 months.
• 9. Complete FEMA IS 100, 200, 700 & 800 within six (6) months.

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at [e-mail]. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

FTE:

1