Be inspired.  Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare. 

At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be.  We provide: 

• Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1 

• Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs 

• Family-focused benefits  

• Wellness incentives 

• Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs  

• And more 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Patrols facilities and property making observations to detect unauthorized persons or activities, unsafe conditions, and ensuring life safety standards are maintained.
• Maintains visibility to deter criminal activity and takes a proactive approach to crime prevention.
• Maintains appropriate communication with Supervisors, fellow Officers, Security Operations Center, and Law Enforcement to report crimes, incidents and safety related irregularities.
• Intercedes in disputes between individuals by using verbal de-escalation techniques and skills to diffuse potentially violent patient, employee, or visitor situations.
• Physically manages combative, violent persons without hesitation using techniques taught in the required annual aggression management training
• 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.
• 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.
• Interviews and investigates individuals involved in suspicious or illegal activities.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Five (5) years of security, military or law enforcement experience within the last 7 years. 
• Must have Possess(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 

• Proficient in all assigned equipment and weapons upon training. 
• 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). 
• 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. 
• Attend EHS Public Safety Trainer Course within 6 months.  
• 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. 

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.