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Security Officer
Children's Healthcare of AtlantaSecurity Officer ensuring safety and security for patients, visitors, and staff at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Conducting patrols and responding to incidents in a healthcare environment.
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Responsible for ensuring the safety and security of patients, visitors, staff, and property
- Conduct regular patrols, monitor surveillance systems, and respond to incidents and emergencies
- Patrol assigned locations on foot or in a vehicle
- Check and report irregularities related to security & safety, policy compliance, parking concerns, and other relevant issues
- Preserve order and enforce organizational regulations and directives pertaining to personnel, visitors, patients, and premises
- Protect evidence or the scene of incidents during accidents, emergencies, or security investigations
- Act as the first responder to incidents such as fire, medical emergencies, security threats, disaster, and other emergencies
- Respond to and intervene in high stress situations such as assistance calls from officers/medical staff, patient elopements, physical assaults, behavioral health de-escalations, and abductions
- Assist various departments and agencies including the Division of Family and Children Services, Risk Management, Safety, Nursing, Administration, law enforcement to ensure that the best outcome for the safety of patients, staff, visitors, and property
- Investigate incidents reported
- Write accurate, clear, and concise incident reports that record the entire investigation to include photographs and timelines
- Conduct subject interviews and record statements accurately
- Must be able to successfully pass an annual physical assessment
- Run/walk 1320 feet (1 lap around track equivalent) in 4 minutes
- Pick up 50lb from squat position
- Push/pull 100lbs for 60 feet
- Climb 8 flights (4 floors) of stairs while carrying a fire extinguisher in 90 seconds
- Kneel/squat for 30 seconds consecutively
Requirements
What you’ll need- 1 year of experience in security, law enforcement, fire, military, safety, EMS or customer service
- Associate’s degree preferred
- Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T) certification
- Experience with the use of non-lethal weapons
- Healthcare experience strongly preferred
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid Georgia driver's license and insurable driving record
- Marcus Crisis Prevention Program (MCPP) Tier 5, or equivalent, within 6 months of employment
- International Association for Healthcare Security & Safety (IAHSS) basic certification within 6 months of employment
- Heartsaver or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 3 months of employment
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Proficiency in security technology, including surveillance systems, access control, and emergency management
- Ability to write complete, accurate, and concise incident reports
- Ability to function independently of constant supervision
- Sound judgement and confidentiality in handling of sensitive information
- Advanced problem-solving and crisis management capabilities
- Attention to detail and organization
- Ability to remain calm and composed under stress
- Empathic listening
- High alertness and keen observation skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word and use of computer systems
- Ability to drive and operate Children’s vehicles.
Benefits
Comp & perks- Comprehensive compensation and benefit package
- Equal employment opportunities
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Hard Skills & Tools
Incident ReportingSurveillance SystemsAccess ControlEmergency ManagementNon-Lethal Weapons UsePhysical AssessmentCrisis ManagementAdvanced Problem-SolvingAttention To DetailKeen Observation Skills
Soft Skills
Excellent Oral And Written CommunicationAbility To Remain Calm Under StressEmpathic ListeningSound JudgementConfidentiality
Certifications
Georgia Peace Officer Standards And Training (P.O.S.T) CertificationMarcus Crisis Prevention Program (MCPP) Tier 5International Association For Healthcare Security & Safety (IAHSS) Basic CertificationHeartsaver Or Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification