Unarmed and Armed Public Safety Officer - Emory University Hospital
- Atlanta, GA
- $20.10 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Patrols facilities and property making observations to detect unauthorized persons or activities, unsafe conditions, and ensuring life safety standards are maintained.
- Maintains appropriate communication with Supervisors, fellow Officers, Security Operations Center, and Law Enforcement to report crimes, incidents, and safety related irregularities.
- Responds and intervenes in confrontations and restrains violent or disoriented persons as lawfully directed, providing support to clinical team as patient emergencies arise.
- Observes the necessary safety precautions and established protocols for observations, holds, and patient restraints in accordance with federal, state, and organizational mandates to ensure a safe work environment.
- Administers initial first aid as appropriate and to the level of training attained.
- Investigates and documents, through both written and electronic format as required: Safety hazards, incidents and criminal activities to Public Safety Leadership, Risk Management, Safety Team, and Law
- Enforcement and other appropriate agencies as determined by Emory Health Care, department policy, or state law.
- 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.
- Detains unauthorized individuals as defined by policy or state law and releases them to the proper authorities.
- Officers are required to use force when appropriate to protect our customers and associates within organization policy.
- Maintains annual proficiency with issued firearm and less-than lethal equipment.
- Minimum of one (1) year experience in a customer-focused service-based organization, public safety, or military.
- Must complete EHC PS Basic Officer Course upon hire and FEMA IS 100 & 200 within 12 months.
- Must obtain IAHSS Basic within 12 months; CPI or Equivalent within 12 months; BLS Certification within 12 months.
- Two (2) consecutive years of armed security, military, or law enforcement experience within the last 7 years.