Hospital Public Safety & First-Responder

Piedmont; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital is seeking a Security Officer to perform routine safety and emergency security activities, safeguarding patients, staff, and visitors. The role includes serving as a first responder to incidents within the facility and de-escalating volatile situations with sound judgment.

Candidates should have 2 years of security/public safety experience and the ability to meet firearm handling requirements and related training. The position is based at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital.

Qualifications

• 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
• equivalence of training and job experience to support effective demonstration of responsible handling of weapons and use of force

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.

Education

H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)

Job description

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital is seeking a Security Officer to perform routine safety and emergency security activities, safeguarding patients, staff, and visitors. The role includes serving as a first responder to incidents within the facility and de-escalating volatile situations with sound judgment.

Candidates should have 2 years of security/public safety experience and the ability to meet firearm handling requirements and related training. The position is based at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital.