Armed Security Officer - Security (Nights) (PRN)

Tanner Health • Carrollton, GA

3h

About The Position

The Armed Security Officer performs general security tasks that have a high degree of difficulty and helps maintain the safety and security of staff, patients, and the general public. The role also involves managing situations in which patients display volatile behavioral health characteristics.

The officer must communicate tactfully and authoritatively, work independently under stressful conditions, resolve problems using independent judgment, and prepare incident, accident, and investigative reports. The employee must complete specified training within the first 90 days of employment and obtain a state-issued Weapons Carry License from their state of residence within that period.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of related experience and a working knowledge of standard practices and procedures.
• Experience in former public safety (including law enforcement, corrections, fire service, or EMS), healthcare security, military, or private business security.
• A driver's license and ability to legally drive in Georgia; must be insurable by TMC's vehicle insurance carrier.
• Healthcare Provider CPR certification.
• Ability to communicate with the public and patients in a tactful, intelligent, and authoritative manner.
• Ability to function independently of constant supervision and exercise physical and emotional restraint under stressful conditions.
• Computer and writing skills necessary to complete incident, accident, and investigative reports.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend English.
• 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.
• Annual background checks are required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the safety and security of staff, patients, and the general public.
• Manage situations involving patients who present volatile behavioral health characteristics.
• Complete incident, accident, and investigative reports.
• Complete required training within the first 90 days of employment.
• Obtain a state-issued Weapons Carry License from the employee's state of residence within 90 days of employment.
• Receive an acceptable annual performance rating on department competencies.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED