Public Safety Ofcr I Armed
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Job Location:
Lithonia, GA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
29-08-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Description
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Patrols facilities and property make observations to detect unauthorized persons activities unsafe conditions and ensure 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.
- Intervene in disputes between individuals by using verbal de-escalation techniques and skills to diffuse potentially violent patient employee or visitor situations.
- Investigates and document incidents through both written and electronic format as required: Safety hazards incidents and criminal activities to Public Safety Leadership - Controls access to restricted organizational properties and verifies the admittance of authorized individuals.
- Escorts people/property to desired destination when safety of property or individuals is a concern.
- Assists with parking and security during special events and provides visitors with directions and security information. Performs security services and dispatcher duties when assigned.
- Participates in activities not directly related to Security operations as approved by Security Management.
- 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 in compliance with state and federal law Officers are required to use force when appropriate to protect patients staff and visitors at an Emory Healthcare facility.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Two (2) consecutive years of armed security military or law enforcement experience within the last 7 years.
- Must havePossess(ed) a:
- POST certification;OR
- Have been registered through a military (DD214 or current Military ID);OR
- All active reserve retired or honorable discharged military personnel will meet the licensing/certification requirement
- Federal state or local licensing firearms certification (Department of Homeland Security NASA NRA GBI or Secretary of State)
AND
- Must successfully complete the Basic Security Officer and Firearms course mandated by the Secretary of State within 3 months post-hire.
- Must beable to successfully complete training to carry non-lethal weapons such as a Taser (CED) and/or a baton within 3 months post-hire.
- Must possess a valid drivers a clean driving record is not required applicants should have no recent history of serious traffic violations.
- Must pass a psychological exam.
- Must obtain IAHSS Basic certification within 12 months.
- Obtain a BLS Certification within 12 months.
- Complete FEMA IS& 800 within six (6) months.
Additional Details
Emory is an equal opportunity employer and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcares Human Resources at . Please note that one weeks advance notice is preferred.
Key Skills
- CCTV
- Typing
- Customer Service
- Hospital Experience
- Computer Skills
- Military Experience
- Law Enforcement
- 5G
- Dispatching
- Emergency Management
- Security
- Writing Skills
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