What are the responsibilities and job description for the Security Officer Level Armed - Security (Nights) (PRN) position at Tanner Health System?
- Carrollton, GA
- Service/Skilled Worker
- 26-280
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.
Benefits:
Vacation & Paid Time Off, Health Insurance, 401K Plan