Healthcare Public Safety & First-Response Officer

Piedmont Healthcare, Inc.; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital seeks a Security Officer to protect patients, staff and visitors and respond to safety incidents within the facility. This role requires a GED, at least 2 years in security, and valid driver license with adherence to vehicle safety policies.

Firearms, Taser, ASP Baton training, and pre-employment psychological screening are required to maintain employment.

Qualifications

• GED or high school diploma required.
• 2 years of experience in general security or public safety.
• Ability to carry firearms and use force as trained.
• Must pass pre-employment psychological screening and maintained training requirements, including Firearms, Taser, ASP Baton.

Responsibilities

• Respond to a variety of routine safety and emergency security activities to protect people and property.
• First responder to all emergency incidents within the assigned facility.
• Safely de-escalate critical events and use sound judgment when engaging with combative or escalating subjects.

Skills

Emergency response

De-escalation

Judgment under pressure

Firearms training

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

Tools

Driver License

Job description

Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital seeks a Security Officer to protect patients, staff and visitors and respond to safety incidents within the facility. This role requires a GED, at least 2 years in security, and valid driver license with adherence to vehicle safety policies.

Firearms, Taser, ASP Baton training, and pre-employment psychological screening are required to maintain employment.