Public Safety Officer

Piedmont; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont McDuffie Hospital is seeking a dedicated security professional responsible for routine safety and emergency security activities to protect students, employees, visitors, patients and property. You will act as a first responder to incidents and de-escalate critical events with sound judgment in tense situations.

The role emphasizes safeguarding people and property, with a focus on de-escalation and safe handling of escalating subjects, at Piedmont McDuffie Hospital in Georgia.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• No experience required; 2 years in general security/public safety preferred.
• Must pass pre-employment psychological screening.
• Must pass and maintain training including TASER, ASP Baton, Mental Health First Aid and others as directed.
• Georgia POST certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as first responder to all emergency incidents within the assigned facility.
• Safely de-escalate critical events and engage with combative or escalating subjects with sound judgment.

Skills

First responder

De-escalation

Crisis management

Education

High School 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.

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 McDuffie Hospital