Public Safety & First Response Officer

Piedmont Healthcare; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital is seeking a security professional to act as a first responder to emergencies within the facility and to safeguard patients, staff and visitors. The role emphasizes safe de-escalation of critical events and uses sound judgment when engaging with combative or escalating subjects.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, and at least 2 years of security or public safety experience, with mandatory pre-employment psychological screening and certification

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• 2 years of experience in security/public safety or equivalent training to demonstrate responsible handling of weapons and use of force.
• Must pass pre-employment psychological screening and maintain required certifications (Firearms, Taser, ASP Baton).

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergencies as first responder within the facility.
• Safely de-escalate critical events and employ sound judgment with combative individuals.
• Protect students, employees, visitors, patients, and property; safeguard the facility.

Skills

First responder

De-escalation

Crisis management

Education

High school diploma

GED

Job description

Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital is seeking a security professional to act as a first responder to emergencies within the facility and to safeguard patients, staff and visitors. The role emphasizes safe de-escalation of critical events and uses sound judgment when engaging with combative or escalating subjects.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, and at least 2 years of security or public safety experience, with mandatory pre-employment psychological screening and certification