Emory John's Creek Hospital - Armed Public Safety Hiring Event, Friday April 18th, 2025 

We are the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia, dedicated to innovating medicine, teaching the caregivers of the future, and supporting the healthcare needs of our patients. We are made up of 11 hospitals, the Emory Clinic and more than 490 provider locations.

The Emory Healthcare Network, established in 2011, is the largest clinically integrated network in Georgia, with more than 3,450 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties. Our core purpose is to improve lives and provide hope by delivering exceptional care to our patients, their families and the communities we serve. It is our privilege to serve you!

Join us for an in-person hiring event, and let's see how you can grow your career in Public Safety with a  healthcare organization who offers life-saving, innovative care to medically complex patients. Our teams of highly trained officers are what set us apart from other Healthcare Systems.

When: Friday, April 18, 2025, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Where: Emory Johns Creek - 6325 Hospital Parkway, Johns Creek, GA 30097, Located in the Flex Dining Space.

Specialties: Public Safety Officers I (Armed). Healthcare experience strongly preferred.

Shifts: Full-Time

Come meet the team!

Bring four copies of your resume, and come ready to shine!

Parking: Parking will be available onsite.

8 to 12-hour shifts available at various campus locations.

We are seeking an Armed Public Safety Officer to help keep our community safe. We support Emory Healthcare's mantra of "We're all in this together." Our goal is to offer Security Services worthy of premier healthcare. As such, we are committed to providing a safe environment for our patients, their families and guests, and our staff and neighbors.  We offer value-enriched services such as friendly-approachable officers, valuables storing, access control, Identification badges and parking. Each service has been personally developed for the purpose of exceeding your service expectations.  This individual will:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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 REQUIREMENTS:

• Three (3) consecutive years of armed security, military, or law enforcement experience within the last 7 years.
• Must possess a POST (law enforcement) certification or be registered through a government, state or local licensing firearms accreditation board within the past (7) years.
• Must successfully complete the Basic Security Officer and Firearms course mandated by the Secretary of State within 3 months post-hire.
• Must be able 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 Georgia Driver's license and have a clean driving record with no recent history of major traffic violations.
• Must be able to operate a company vehicle when required
• Must pass a psychological exam.
• Must obtain IAHSS Basic certification within 12 months.
• Obtain a BLS Certification within 12 months.
• Complete FEMA IS 100, 200, 700 & 800 within six (6) months. 

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 Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.