Armed Public Safey Officer, Nights

Piedmont Healthcare Inc.; Snellville (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastside Medical Center seeks a dedicated security officer to perform routine safety and emergency security functions, protecting patients, staff, and visitors. You will respond first to incidents and de‑escalate dangerous situations with sound judgment to ensure a safe environment.

The role requires carrying firearms and non-lethal weapons, along with ongoing training in safety protocols, Taser and baton use, and mental health first aid."

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2 years of security/public safety experience or equivalent training.
• Must pass pre-employment psychological screening.
• IAHSS certification within 1 year is required.
• Carrying non-lethal weapons and a firearm is required.
• Must maintain all training including Firearms, Taser, baton, and mental health first aid.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine safety and emergency security for students, employees, visitors, patients, and property.
• Serve as first responder to all emergency incidents within the facility.
• De-escalate critical events with sound judgment when engaging with combative or escalating individuals.

Skills

First responder

De-escalation

Use of force

Sound judgment

Emergency security

Education

HS Diploma/GED

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

Eastside Medical Center