Armed Public Safety Officer, Days

Piedmont Healthcare Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital is seeking a Security Officer to safeguard patients, staff and visitors on-site. You will respond as the first responder to emergencies and be responsible for the safe de-escalation of critical events while using sound judgment when engaging with combative subjects.

The role requires a HS diploma or GED, 2 years of security/public safety experience or equivalent training, and a valid state driver’s license.

Qualifications

• GED or HS diploma required.
• 2 years of experience in general security/public safety or equivalent training.
• Valid Driver License in state; Piedmont's Vehicle Safety Program adherence required.
• IAHSS certification within 1 year required.
• Carry firearms, and non-lethal weapons such as a Taser CEW and baton.
• Must pass pre-employment psychological screening.
• Must maintain trainings for Firearms, Taser, Baton, Mental Health First Aid; POS.T certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Protect students, employees, visitors, patients, and property.
• Respond as first responder to emergency incidents in the facility.
• Safely de-escalate critical events and use sound judgment with escalating subjects.

Skills

First responder

Emergency response

De-escalation

Judgment

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

Tools

Firearm

Taser

ASP Baton

Vehicle Safety Program

Job description

Responsibilities

Responsible for a variety of routine safety and emergency security activities while safeguarding students, employees, visitors, patients, and property. First responder to all emergency incidents within the assigned facility. Responsible for the safe de-escalation of critical events and the use of sound judgment in the engagement with combative or escalating subjects.

Qualifications

Education

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required

Work Experience

• 2 years of experience in general security, military or other public safety experience where required to actively carry a firearm in the regular course of duty Required or
• equivalence of training and job experience to support effective demonstration of responsible handling of weapons and use of force. Required

Licenses and Certifications

• DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State & adhere to Piedmont's Healthcare Vehicle Safety Program policy 3500 Upon Hire Required
• IAHSS - Certification As A Security Officer within 1 Year Required
• Carry non-lethal weapons such as a Taser CEW and/or a baton Required
• Carry company issued firearm Required
• Must pass pre-employment psychological screening Required
• Must pass and maintain all training requirements to maintain employment to include certifications in Firearms, Taser, ASP Baton, Mental Health First Aid, and others as directed Required
• Georgia Peace Officer Standards & Training (P.O.S.T.) certification Preferred

Business Unit : Company Name

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital