Healthcare Public Safety Officer - Flexible Hours & Benefits

Piedmont HealthCare; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont HealthCare is seeking a security professional to support safety and emergency security operations at the Athens facility. The role involves safeguarding students, staff, patients, and visitors, with responsibilities as a first responder to incidents and de-escalation of critical events.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, no experience required though 2 years in general security/public safety is a plus, and necessary certifications such as Taser and Mental Health First

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required.
• No experience required; 2 years in general security/public safety preferred.
• Must pass pre-employment psychological screening.
• Certifications in Taser, ASP Baton, Mental Health First Aid and others as directed required.
• Georgia POST certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for routine safety and emergency security activities while safeguarding students, employees, visitors, patients and property.
• First responder to all emergency incidents within the assigned facility.
• Use sound judgment to de-escalate critical events and engage with combative or escalating subjects.

Skills

Safety & security operations

Emergency response

De-escalation

First responder

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

Tools

Taser certification

ASP Baton

Mental Health First Aid

Pre-employment screening

POS TOST certification

Job description

Piedmont HealthCare is seeking a security professional to support safety and emergency security operations at the Athens facility. The role involves safeguarding students, staff, patients, and visitors, with responsibilities as a first responder to incidents and de-escalation of critical events.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, no experience required though 2 years in general security/public safety is a plus, and necessary certifications such as Taser and Mental Health First