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 careers@emoryhealthcare.org
[careers@emoryhealthcare.org]. Please note that one week's advance notice is
preferred.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
FTE:
1
Expanded Work Shift:
On Call: