Public Safety Officer

Piedmont Healthcare, Inc.; Stockbridge, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Henry Hospital requires a security professional to act as a routine safety and emergency presence onsite. You will respond first to emergencies within the facility and work to safeguard patients, staff, visitors, and property.

The role focuses on safe de-escalation of critical events and using sound judgment when engaging with combative or escalating subjects. No prior security experience is required, though Georgia driving privileges and related certifications are valued.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• Experience not required; hospital setting preferred for higher consideration.
• Valid driver license and related safety certifications encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a routine safety and emergency security presence to protect people and property.
• Respond first to all emergencies within the assigned facility.
• Safely de-escalate critical events and exercise sound judgment with escalated subjects.

Skills

First responder mindset

De-escalation

Patience

Sound judgment

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

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.

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 Henry Hospital