Armed Security Officer, Security Operations, Blount, Full-Time, Varied

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

Essential Functions

• All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose:  Inspire health.  Serve with compassion.  Be the difference.

• Patrols assigned areas of the hospital's main campus and associated properties.

• Investigates security incidents and violations and pursues the appropriate course of action.    

• Interviews victims and witnesses to obtain information regarding violations, accidents, and security-related incidents.    

• Prepares reports of security-related incidents.    

• Issues parking citations and provides traffic control when necessary.    

• On an assigned shift, operates patrol vehicle or specialized security equipment or walks to observe for suspicious activities or persons.    

• Assists law enforcement agencies at their request while on hospital property.    

• Participates in annual in-service training and other training programs.    

• Provides security escorts to visitors and staff members. 

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

• This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

Minimum Requirements

• Education - High school diploma, GED or equivalent.

• Experience - No experience required. Two (2) years of security experience with at least One (1) year experience in hospital setting preferred.

In Lieu Of

• NA

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

• Must possess a valid driver’s license; an acceptable motor vehicle record, as defined by the Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Chart.

• Must pass State required armed guard training, law enforcement bonding, law enforcement background check, law enforcement psychological evaluation, law enforcement weapons qualifications, annual law enforcement in-service training and other qualifications for licensing such as baton, chemical, handcuff, taser, IAHSS Basic, etc.

• Full-time sworn peace officers are exempt from the licensing requirement per TCA 62-35-103 as well as Private Protective Services Rule 0780-05-02-03.

• Certification as an armed security officer preferred.

• Baton, Cuff, and Taser certification preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must understand hospital security responsibilities and operations.

• Must know the importance of punctuality, dependability, professional appearance, willingness to assist others, and adapt to change in responsibilities.

• Must be able to identify security risks and take proper actions without direct supervision.

• Must be skilled in report writing, proper response, customer service, and emergency protocols.

• Able to protect themselves and others during altercations and calmly handle odd and sporadic incidents without hesitation.

• Able to remain calm under stressful situations. Professionally and courteously interact with visitors/patients.

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