Armed Sr. Public Safety Officer, Nights

Piedmont Healthcare Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital is seeking a vigilant Public Safety professional to handle routine safety and emergency security activities, safeguard patients and staff, and train new employees. The role includes first responder duties, de-escalation of critical events, and serving as a resource to colleagues.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of related public safety experience, with appropriate firearm handling training and certifications.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required.
• 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.
• Must pass pre-employment psychological screening and maintain ongoing training including firearms, Taser, ASP Baton, Mental Health First Aid and related certifications.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for routine safety and emergency security activities protecting people and property.
• Conducts Public Safety training and development programs.
• First responder to all emergency incidents within the assigned facility.
• De-escalate critical events with sound judgment and engage combative or escalating subjects.
• On-board new employees and serve as an informal resource to colleagues.

Skills

Public safety experience

Weapon handling

De-escalation

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

Tools

Firearms

Taser

ASP Baton

Mental Health First Aid

Job description

Overview

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.

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.

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 Atlanta Hospital