Armed Senior Public Safety Officer, Nights

Piedmont-Healthcare; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Augusta Hospital is seeking a vigilant Security Officer to safeguard patients, staff, visitors, and property across the Augusta facility. You will respond to emergencies, de-escalate tense situations, and document incidents accurately in the medical record.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 2 years in general security or related fields, and credentials to handle weapons and force. Training and certifications are provided to ensure safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• 2 years in general security, military, or other public safety where carrying a firearm is required.
• Equivalent training/experience to demonstrate responsible handling of weapons and use of force.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate Piedmont values and provide excellent customer service to patients, staff and visitors.
• Screen for weapons entering facilities and maintain security of hospital buildings and parking areas.
• Oversee routine and emergency security activities and document incidents in the medical record.
• Conduct training for new and current employees related to security operations.

Skills

Public safety

De-escalation

Observation & reporting

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Experience the advantages of real career change!

When you join Piedmont, you’re not just changing your work environment. We open doors to real change in the lives we touch — especially yours. We’re committed to bringing award-winning care to communities across Georgia and celebrating the strength our diversity creates. Together, we’re doing big things. One employee, one team, and one community at a time.

Piedmont is a place where your work truly matters—and where you’re supported to do your best every day. We offer a collaborative culture, innovative resources, and leadership that is genuinely invested in your growth. With competitive benefits, wellness programs, and opportunities for advancement, you’ll have what you need to thrive now and build a strong future.

Responsibilities

Responsible for a variety of routine safety and emergency security activities while safeguarding students, employees, visitors, patients and property. Conducts Public Safety training and development programs. 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. Functions as an informal resource to colleagues, conducts training and on-boards for new employees.

What you will do

• -Demonstrate Piedmont values and excellent customer service to all patients, staff and visitors within a Piedmont Facility.
• -Screen for and interdict weapons as they enter a facility.
• -Maintains security of the hospital, professional buildings and parking lot/deck.
• -Communicates to management of individual officer and/or shift development or deficiencies, training, status of projects, etc.
• -Acts as an informal resource for colleagues
• -Conducts new employee and current employee training as it relates to key job responsibilities and security operations.
• -Oversee the responses to all routine and emergency security activities as assigned by policy or management.
• -Maintain continued training and readiness of self and junior officers.
• -Perform incident documentation and initial incident investigation.
• -Responsible for actively monitoring all at risk patients and deescalating difficult situations.
• -Respond appropriately to aggressive behavior and apply physical restraints.
• -Make sound judgments when utilizing force, including deadly force, to provide a safe environment.
• -Demonstrate respect and courtesy in the conduct of job performance.
• -Perform documentation in the medical record.
• -In the event of an emergency, maintains order and safety of personnel.
• -Advocates crime prevention and a secure work environment through observation, interaction, and intervention.
• -Enforces all PHC policies, regulations and applicable state and federal laws.
• -Carry non-lethal weapons such as a Taser CEW and/or a baton
• -Carry company issued firearm

Qualifications

Education

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

Work Experience

• -2 years in general security, military, or other public safety experience where to actively carry a firearm in the regular course of duty Required or
• -An 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 Valid Driver’s license & adhere to Piedmont's Healthcare Vehicle Safety Program policy 3500 Upon Hire Required and
• -IAHSS - Certification As A Security Officer within 1 Year Required and
• -Must pass pre-employment psychological screening Upon Hire Required and
• -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 Upon Hire Required
• -Georgia Peace Officer Standards & Training (P.O.S.T.) certification Preferred

Business Unit : Company Name

Piedmont Augusta Hospital