Armed Public Safety Officer — First Responder & Trainer

Piedmont Healthcare Inc.; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Augusta Hospital in Augusta, GA is seeking a Public Safety Officer responsible for routine safety and emergency security, safeguarding patients, visitors, staff and property. You will train colleagues, on-board new employees and serve as the first responder to incidents, using sound judgment to de-escalate critical events.

Candidates should have a GED or high school diploma and relevant security experience; possession of required licenses and willingness to complete certifications is

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• 2 years in general security/public safety experience with firearm duties required or equivalent training.
• Licenses: driver license; IAHSS certification within 1 year; pre-employment psychological screening; firearms, taser, ASP baton, MHFA training as directed.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for routine safety and emergency security activities to safeguard people and property.
• Conducts Public Safety training and onboarding for new employees.
• First responder to all emergency incidents within the facility; de-escalation of critical events.

Skills

Public Safety training

First responder

De-escalation

Training colleagues

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

Tools

Firearms

Taser

ASP Baton

Job description

Piedmont Augusta Hospital in Augusta, GA is seeking a Public Safety Officer responsible for routine safety and emergency security, safeguarding patients, visitors, staff and property. You will train colleagues, on-board new employees and serve as the first responder to incidents, using sound judgment to de-escalate critical events.

Candidates should have a GED or high school diploma and relevant security experience; possession of required licenses and willingness to complete certifications is