Advanced Search and Response Officer
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
- Georgia
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 3-5 years of experience in security, safety, , or similar occupation OR 2 years of experience in law enforcement, military, EMS, or fire
- Associate’s Degree or Technical degree
- Certification in less-lethal applications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) at orientation or within 3 months of employment
- Successfully pass crisis prevention and handcuffing training within 12 months of employment
- International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) advanced certification within 9 months of employment (external candidate)
- International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) advanced certification within 3 months of promotion (internal candidate). (Basic certification upon consideration and at transfer only)
- Annual Axon TASER certification
- Adheres to pre-employment Cooper Standards physical fitness agility test; annual physical assessment required
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to write complete, accurate, and concise incident reports
- Ability to function independently of constant supervision
- Ability to provide sound judgment and confidentiality in handling of sensitive information
- Attention to detail and organization
- Calm under stress
- Problem-solving
- Empathic listening
- Alertness and Observation
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word and the use of a personal computer
- Ability to use post-security equipment (handheld and walk-thru metal detectors); ability to use handcuffs, TASER, body worn camera and asp baton at any time while on duty.
- Must be able to wear protective body armor as a part of the duty uniform.
- Able to subdue or disarm violent or potentially violent or disturbed individuals or intervene in a crisis.
- Preserves order and may act to enforce regulations and directives for the hospital pertaining to personnel, visitors, patients, and premises.
- Protects evidence or scene of incident in the event of accidents, emergencies, or security investigations.
- Responds and acts as first responder to incidents of fire, medical emergencies, bomb threat, flooding, hazardous materials, inclement weather, and other incidents.
- Assists Division of Family and Children Services, Risk Management, Safety, Nursing, Administration, law enforcement, and social workers in the protection and safety of personnel, patients, visitors, and property.
- Investigates incidents reported by employees, visitors, physicians, and patients and reports all incidents verbally or through incident reports by end of shift.
- Assists Supervisor and/or Manager with development of staff by being available to teammates, acting as a resource to help complete complicated/complex tasks and serving as a field training officer for new officers and the team.