Armed Security Corporal - Security (Nights) (PRN)

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.

Required Knowledge & Skills

Education: High School Diploma or GED

Experience: Four years of related experience. Requires broad knowledge of complex systems 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 four (4) years experience required.
• On the job training of up to 3 months to become proficient, showing an increased interest in elevating within the department's career ladder. This may include volunteering to take on more complex projects, willingness to learn new responsibilities, or leading performance improvement initiatives.
• Ability to legally drive in the State of Georgia and insurable by TMC vehicle insurance carrier.
• Annual background checks required.
• Completion of required training within the first 90 days of employment: IAHSS Supervisor, Basic Life Support (BLS CPR), Safe Crisis Intervention for Patients and Professionals (SCIPP) and Conducted Energy Weapon (CEW) body camera use.
• Receive acceptable performance rating on department competencies on an annual basis.
• Possess computer and writing skills necessary to complete incident, accident, and investigative reports.
• Ability to function independent of constant supervision and exercise physical and emotional restraint under stressful conditions.
• Ability to think critically, objectively, and use independent judgment to resolve problems. This includes the ability to determine when it is appropriate to elevate problems up the chain of command.
• Ability to communicate with the public and patients in a tactful, intelligent and authoritative manner.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend the English language.
• Demonstrated leadership and teamwork qualities recognized by departmental peers. Examples include providing potential solutions when presenting problems, maintaining a positive attitude in the face of adversity, and remaining open minded when asked to implement a process change.