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We are seeking an Armed Public Safety Supervisor 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:

• Manages the shift operation of public safety officers, and directs duties and assignments on daily basis.
• Prepares work schedules for shift and assigns daily work.
• 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.
• 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 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.
• Acknowledges and responds appropriately to emergency, non-emergency and alarm calls as assigned.
• Uses good judgment to safely determine the alarm cause, takes appropriate action and/or provides the proper assistance and direction in both emergency and non-emergency situations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Four (4) years of security, military or law enforcement experience.
• Meets Expectation on most recent Emory Healthcare performance review (if applicable).
• No disciplinary action higher than a verbal warning during most recent Emory Healthcare performance review period (if applicable).
• Proficient in all assigned equipment and weapons upon training.

PREFERRED/ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Attend EHS Public Safety Trainer Course within 6 months of promotion.
• Complete EHC PS Leadership Course within 6 months.
• Complete FEMA IS 242, 904, 914, 915; OBP- AWR-903; FEMA IS 240, 241; and OBP AWR-340 within 12 months of hire.
• Obtain IAHSS Advanced Certification; IAHSS Supervisor Certification; EHC Public Safety Advanced Firearms Certification; CPI or Equivalent Instructor Certification; IAHSS Healthcare Safety Certificate; and IAHSS Work Place Violence Certification within 12 months of hire.

JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY! Emory Healthcare (EHC), part of Emory University (EUV), is the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia and the first and only in Georgia with a Magnet® designated ambulatory practice. We are made up of 11 hospitals-4 Magnet® designated, the Emory Clinic, and more than 425 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.

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.