Security Officer (Nights)

Work consists of general security tasks, which have a high degree of difficulty. Employees will be expected to be involved with maintaining the safety and security of staff, patients, and the general public. Employees will also be responsible for managing situations in which patients present volatile behavioral health characteristics.

Education:

High School Diploma or GED

Experience:

One year of related experience. Requires a working knowledge of standard practices 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 experience required.

*Ability to legally drive in the State of Georgia and insurable by TMC vehicle insurance carrier.

*Subject to an annual background check.

*Ability to communicate with the public and patients in a tactful, intelligent, and authoritative manner.

*Completion of required training within the first 90 days of employment: IAHSS Basic, 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.

*Ability to function independently 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.