Security Officer

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.
• Subject to annual background check. 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. 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.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other - Hospitals and Health Care

Benefits

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