ARMED SECURITY OFFICER - Blount Memorial Hospital

• ARMED SECURITY OFFICER JOB SUMMARY
  • An Armed Security Officer performs intermediate protective service work by patrolling assigned areas, responding to security situations and calls for service, generally ensuring security of patients, visitors, and staff, preparing reports, driving or walking to observe and respond to illegal and/or suspicious activities, maintaining order, providing assistance to the public, and other security-related services as assigned. Work is performed under the supervision of the Security Supervisor.
• ARMED SECURITY OFFICER JOB SPECIFICATIONS

  • Education and/or experience: High school diploma or equivalent required. Two years of security experience with at least one year in hospital security preferred. Must possess a valid driver’s license; certification as an armed security officer preferred. Baton, Cuff, and Taser certification preferred. 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.

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

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