Public Safety Officer

Piedmont Healthcare; Fayetteville (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Healthcare seeks a Security Officer responsible for ensuring the safety of patients, visitors, and staff. The role involves responding to emergencies, completing security tasks, and requires certifications in healthcare security. Candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED and relevant experience in security or public safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years in security or public safety.
• Healthcare Security Officer certification required within one year.
• Valid driver's license and passing psychological screening essential.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for routine safety and emergency security activities.
• First responder to all emergency incidents.
• Safe de-escalation of critical events.

Skills

Judgment

Crisis Management

First Aid

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Taser CEW

Baton

Job description

Description:

RESPONSIBLE FOR:
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:

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
High School Diploma or GED

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Two years of experience in general security, military or other public safety experience preferred

MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:
Valid Drivers license & adhere to Piedmont's Healthcare Vehicle Safety Program policy 3500

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Certified Healthcare Security Officer (IAHSS) required within one year of hire.
Georgia Peace Officer Standards & Training (P.O.S.T.) certification preferred
Carry non-lethal weapons such as a Taser CEW and/or a baton 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.