Armed Public Safety Officer

About the Role

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" and 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.

Responsibilities

• Patrol facilities and property to detect unauthorized persons, activities, unsafe conditions, and ensure life safety standards are maintained.
• Maintain appropriate communication with supervisors, fellow officers, Security Operations Center, and law enforcement to report crimes, incidents, and safety-related irregularities.
• Intervene in disputes using verbal de-escalation techniques to diffuse potentially violent situations involving patients, employees, or visitors.
• Investigate and document incidents (safety hazards, criminal activities) through written and electronic formats for Public Safety Leadership.
• Control access to restricted properties and verify admittance of authorized individuals.
• Escort people and property to desired destinations when safety is a concern.
• Assist with parking and security during special events and provide visitors with directions and security information.
• Perform security services and dispatcher duties when assigned.
• Participate in non-security activities as approved by Security Management, such as transport and release of bodies from the morgue, patient escort, elevator recall checks, monthly fire extinguisher/panic alarm/intercom checks, and special event setups.
• Interview and investigate individuals involved in suspicious or illegal activities.
• Detain unauthorized individuals in compliance with state and federal law.
• Use force when appropriate to protect patients, staff, and visitors at Emory Healthcare facilities.

Requirements

• External candidates must have a minimum of two (2) consecutive years of armed security, military, or law enforcement experience within the last 7 years.
• Must possess one of the following:
  • A POST certification; OR
  • Registration through military service (DD214 or current Military ID); OR
  • Federal, state, or local firearms certification (Department of Homeland Security, NASA, NRA, GBI, or Secretary of State).
• Internal candidates must have a minimum of eight (8) consecutive months as a Public Safety Officer (PSO).
• Must successfully complete the Basic Security Officer and Firearms course mandated by the Secretary of State within 3 months post-hire.
• Must complete training to carry non-lethal weapons (e.g., Taser, baton) within 3 months post-hire.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License (no recent history of serious traffic violations required).
• Must pass a psychological exam.
• Must obtain IAHSS Basic certification within 12 months.
• Must obtain BLS Certification within 12 months.
• Complete FEMA IS 100, 200, 700, and 800 within six (6) months.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits starting day 1.
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs.
• Family-focused benefits.
• Wellness incentives.
• Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs.