Night Public Safety Officer - Hospital Security & Response

Piedmont Healthcare; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Macon North is seeking a dedicated Security Officer to protect patients, staff and visitors in a hospital setting. You will be the first responder to emergencies and participate in de-escalation of potentially dangerous situations. You’ll screen for weapons, control access, and maintain security of facilities and parking areas.

Required HS diploma or GED, and pre-employment psychological screening. No experience required; 2 years public safety experience preferred.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
• No experience required; 2 years in general security, military or other public safety experience preferred.
• Must pass pre-employment psychological screening.
• Must pass and maintain all training requirements to maintain employment including certifications in TASER, ASP Baton, Mental Health First Aid, and others as directed.
• Georgia Peace Officer Standards & Training (P.O.S.T.) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate Piedmont values and excellent customer service to 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.
• Responsible for a variety of safety routine and emergency security activities.
• 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.
• Demonstrate respect and courtesy in the conduct of job performance.
• Perform documentation in the medical record.
• Enforces all PHC policies, regulations and applicable state and federal laws.
• Directs traffic when required
• Assists patients/visitors by giving directions and responding to emergencies.
• Advocates crime prevention and a secure work environment through observation, interaction, and intervention.

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

Job description

Piedmont Macon North is seeking a dedicated Security Officer to protect patients, staff and visitors in a hospital setting. You will be the first responder to emergencies and participate in de-escalation of potentially dangerous situations. You’ll screen for weapons, control access, and maintain security of facilities and parking areas.

Required HS diploma or GED, and pre-employment psychological screening. No experience required; 2 years public safety experience preferred.