Night Shift Public Safety Officer — Hospital Security

Piedmont Healthcare, Inc.; Snellville (GA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Healthcare, Inc. seeks a Security Officer to ensure safety for patients, staff and visitors at Eastside Medical Center. The role includes screening for weapons, incident documentation, and rapid response to emergencies in a hospital setting.

Qualifications include a HS diploma or GED, no experience required with 2 years in security preferred, and mandatory certifications (IAHSS) with pre-employment screenings and trainings. Georgia POS T and vehicle safety compliance apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• No experience required; 2 years in general security, military or other public safety experience preferred.
• DL number - Driver License valid in state & adherence to Piedmont's Vehicle Safety Program policy 3500 Upon Hire required.
• IAHSS certification as a Security Officer within 1 year required.
• Must pass pre-employment psychological screening and all trainings (Taser, ASP Baton, MHFA, and others)
• POST certification preferred for Georgia.

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.
• Maintain security of the hospital, professional buildings and parking lot/deck.
• Perform incident documentation and initial incident investigation.
• Monitor all at-risk patients and deescalate 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.

Skills

Customer service

De-escalation

Observation skills

Emergency response

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

Job description

Piedmont Healthcare, Inc. seeks a Security Officer to ensure safety for patients, staff and visitors at Eastside Medical Center. The role includes screening for weapons, incident documentation, and rapid response to emergencies in a hospital setting.

Qualifications include a HS diploma or GED, no experience required with 2 years in security preferred, and mandatory certifications (IAHSS) with pre-employment screenings and trainings. Georgia POS T and vehicle safety compliance apply.