Public Safety Officer

Piedmont Healthcare Inc.; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Columbus Midtown is seeking an on-site Security Officer to serve as the first responder for emergencies, safeguard patients, employees, visitors and property, and de-escalate volatile situations with careful judgment. The role emphasizes routine safety duties and timely incident response within a busy health care setting.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, no experience required (with 2 years in security/public safety preferred), and required certifications such as

Qualifications

• No experience required.
• 2 years experience in general security, military or other public safety experience preferred.
• IAHSS - Certification As A Security Officer within 1 Year Required
• Must pass pre-employment psychological screening
• 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
• Georgia Peace Officer Standards & Training (P.O.S.T.) certification Preferred

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.

Skills

No experience required

Public safety experience

Education

H.S. 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 Columbus Midtown