Public Safety Officer

Piedmont HealthCare; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Columbus Midtown is seeking a security officer to support campus safety, protect students, staff, visitors, and patients, and respond to emergencies. The role emphasizes disciplined incident management and de-escalation under pressure.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, with no experience required and some security/public safety background preferred. Pre-employment screenings and training are mandatory.

Qualifications

• Education: H.S. Diploma or GED required.
• Experience: No experience required; 2 years in security/public safety preferred.
• Certifications: IAHSS certification and post training requirements.

Responsibilities

• Handle routine safety and emergency security tasks to protect people and property.
• Serve as first responder to incidents within the facility.
• De-escalate critical events using sound judgment with potentially combative individuals.

Skills

Emergency response

De-escalation

Public safety

Security operations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

IAHSS Certification

Taser/ASP Baton training

MHFA and ongoing training

POST Certification (GA)

Job description

Experience the advantages of real career change

Join Piedmont to move your career in the right direction. Stay for the diverse teams you'll love, a shared purpose, and schedule flexibility that frees you to live for what matters both in and outside of work. You'll feel valued, motivated to be your best, and recognized for your contributions to exceptional patient outcomes. Piedmont leaders are in your corner, invested in your success. Our wellness programs and comprehensive total benefits and rewards meet your needs today and help you plan for the future.

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