You’ll need
Certifications
✓Maintains all training and competency as required to maintain Georgia law enforcement general certification.
✓Complete training from Atrium Health that includes but is not limited to: Non-Violent Crisis Intervention/De-escalation, and defensive tactics, within 90 days of hire.
✓Must be able to communicate effectively and clearly, in both oral and written form.
✓GPSTC (24.0 Hours).
✓CPI/Restraint Training
✓P.O.S.T. certification number.
✓Completion of BLS and CPI within the first 30 days of employment required.
Certificate in Law Enforcement. preferred
Education
✓High School Diploma/GED required.
Qualifications
✓Must possess a valid driver’s license.
✓Candidate must have a minimum of four years of employment as a police officer.
✓He/she must demonstrate good decision making, have a high level of both written and verbal communication skills.
✓Candidate must have proven performance under stressful situations.
✓Responds to all acts of violence in the Emergency Center, 6 East, and other areas.
✓Handles the safekeeping of patient valuables consistently with hospital policy and procedure and the removal, safekeeping, and return of these valuables.
✓Responds to all security alarms, both in-house and those off-site properties in proximity.
✓Patrols and controls access to the Emergency Center: Provides safety, protection, and screening of persons entering Emergency Center area.
✓Escorts patients to seclusion and T-6 with safety in mind always. Insures that person(s) are searched before going to T-6 and/or seclusion. Knows how and when to use restraints and proper use of handheld metal detectors. Makes required rounds in treatment area.
✓Patrols inside and outside areas and secures coverage of the hospital: Reports hazards, security risks both in secured and unsecured areas.
✓Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws Knowledge of the criminal justice system
✓Knowledge of departmental rules and regulations.
✓Knowledge of law enforcement standards.
✓Knowledge of GCIC rules and regulations.
Previous security, military, law enforcement experience or related field preferred.
Proven comparable patrol experience preferred.
1 year experience in security related field. preferred
Knowledge of hospital policies and procedures. preferred
Skills in the operation of computers and job-related software programs. preferred
Skills in the development of policies and procedures. preferred
Ability to prepare clear and comprehensive reports. preferred
Ability to obtain information through interviews. preferred
Ability to thoroughly investigate violations of departmental policy and state laws. preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental and visionPaid time offPaid parental leaveRetirement plan