Security Officer Level 1 Armed - Security (Nights) (PRN)

Tanner Health; Georgia; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanner Health is seeking a dedicated security professional to perform general security tasks with a high degree of difficulty, ensuring the safety of staff, patients and the public while maintaining orderly operations in a healthcare environment. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, at least one year of related experience, a valid Georgia driver's license and CPR certification.

Completion of required training within 90 days and the ability to write clear incident reports are

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One year of related experience.
• Must have Driver's License and Healthcare Provider CPR.
• Must obtain Weapons Carry License within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform general security tasks with a high degree of difficulty to maintain safety of staff, patients and the public.
• Manage situations involving volatile behavioral health characteristics.
• Complete incident, accident and investigative reports.

Skills

Public safety experience

Effective communication

Independent judgment

Report writing

English literacy

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.