Public Safety Officer

Piedmont Healthcare Inc.; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Augusta Hospital is seeking a security professional to handle routine safety and emergency security tasks within the facility. you will be the first responder to emergencies and must de-escalate critical events with sound judgment while protecting patients, staff, and visitors.

The role emphasizes safeguarding property and people, with opportunities to engage in ongoing training to maintain certifications as required.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• No experience required; 2 years experience preferred in security/public safety.
• Must pass pre-employment psychological screening and maintain training certifications (Taser, ASP Baton, Mental Health First Aid, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Maintain routine safety and emergency security within the facility.
• Serve as first responder to all emergency incidents.
• Safely de-escalate critical events and engage with combative or escalating individuals with sound judgment.

Skills

First responder

De-escalation

Public safety

Emergency response

Sound judgment

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

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.

Qualifications

Education

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

Work Experience

• No experience required Required
• 2 years experience in general security, military or other public safety experience Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State & adhere to Piedmont's Healthcare Vehicle Safety Program policy 3500 Upon Hire Required
• IAHSS - Certification As A Security Officer within 1 Year Required
• Must pass pre-employment psychological screening Required
• Must pass and maintain all training requirements to maintain employment to include certifications in Taser, ASP Baton, Mental Health First Aid, and others as directed Required
• Georgia Peace Officer Standards & Training (P.O.S.T.) certification Preferred

Business Unit : Company Name

Piedmont Augusta Hospital