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

Tanner Health; Wedowee (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Tanner Health System is seeking a Security Officer Level II Armed for the night PRN shifts. The role involves maintaining safety for staff, patients and the public while handling volatile behavioral health situations.

The officer will carry Tanner Health System-issued firearms and complete required incident reports. Required are a high school diploma or GED, two years of related security experience, and the ability to obtain a Weapons Carry License.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Two years of related security experience is required.
• Must be legally able to drive in Georgia.
• Must obtain and maintain a state Weapons Carry License.
• Annual background checks are required; psychological exam is required.
• Training within 90 days: IAHSS Advanced, BLS CPR, SCIPP, CEW body camera use.
• Armed security training with Tanner Health System firearms training is required.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend English and to complete reports.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety and security of staff, patients and the public.
• Manage situations involving volatile behavioral health characteristics.
• Carry Tanner Health System firearms.
• Complete incident, accident and investigative reports.
• Communicate with public and patients in a tactful, intelligent, and authoritative manner.
• Operate with minimal supervision under stressful conditions.

Skills

High School Diploma or GED

Two years related security experience

Incident reporting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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

#26-348

Multiple Locations

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. Employee will carry a Tanner Health System-issued firearm.

Required Knowledge & Skills

Education: High School Diploma or GED

Experience: Two years of related experience. Requires working knowledge of specialized practices, equipment, 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 with at least 2 years experience required.

Ability to legally drive in the State of Georgia and insurable by TMC vehicle insurance carrier.

Ability to obtain and maintain a state-issued Weapons Carry License from the employee's state of residence.

Annual background checks required. Must pass psychological examination.

Completion of required training within the first 90 days of employment: IAHSS Advanced, Basic Life Support (BLS CPR), Safe Crisis Intervention for Patients and Professionals (SCIPP) and Conducted Energy Weapon (CEW) body camera use.

Completion of required Tanner Health System firearms training. Equivalent POST-Required training will be accepted if current (completed within the previous calendar year) and recorded on Georgia POST transcript or obtained within 6 months of hire. Ability to maintain minimum standards for Tanner Health System Armed Security Officers, to include acceptable firearms proficiency.

Receive acceptable performance rating on department competencies on an annual basis.

Ability to communicate with the public and patients in a tactful, intelligent and authoritative manner.

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.

Will accept one year of experience with IAHSS Advanced Certification

Must obtain a state-issued Weapons Carry License from the employee's state of residence within 90 days of employment.