Public Safety & Emergency Response Officer

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

Job summary

Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital is seeking a Security Officer responsible for routine safety and emergency security activities to safeguard patients, staff, visitors, and property. The role acts as a first responder to incidents and de-escalates combative situations with sound judgment.

Required qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and at least 2 years of public safety or security experience, plus relevant certifications. Pre-employment psychological screening is required.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Equivalent training and job experience to demonstrate responsible handling of weapons and use of force.
• IAHSS Certification as Security Officer within 1 year required.
• Carry non-lethal weapons such as a Taser CEW and/or baton required.
• Carry company issued firearm required.
• Must pass pre-employment psychological screening.
• Must pass and maintain training to include firearms, Taser, ASP Baton, Mental Health First Aid and others as directed.
• POS TOST certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• First responder to emergencies within the facility.
• Safeguard students, employees, visitors, patients and property.
• De-escalate critical events with sound judgment in interactions with combative or escalating subjects.

Education

HS Diploma or GED

IAHSS Certification as Security Officer

Carry non-lethal weapons certification (Taser/ASP baton)

Carry company issued firearm

Pre-employment psychological screening

POS T certification (preferred)

Job description

Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital is seeking a Security Officer responsible for routine safety and emergency security activities to safeguard patients, staff, visitors, and property. The role acts as a first responder to incidents and de-escalates combative situations with sound judgment.

Required qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and at least 2 years of public safety or security experience, plus relevant certifications. Pre-employment psychological screening is required.