Public Safety Officer- Armed

Piedmont Healthcare; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital is seeking a security professional to act as a first responder to emergencies within the facility and to safeguard patients, staff and visitors. The role emphasizes safe de-escalation of critical events and uses sound judgment when engaging with combative or escalating subjects.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, and at least 2 years of security or public safety experience, with mandatory pre-employment psychological screening and certification

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• 2 years of experience in security/public safety or equivalent training to demonstrate responsible handling of weapons and use of force.
• Must pass pre-employment psychological screening and maintain required certifications (Firearms, Taser, ASP Baton).

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergencies as first responder within the facility.
• Safely de-escalate critical events and employ sound judgment with combative individuals.
• Protect students, employees, visitors, patients, and property; safeguard the facility.

Skills

First responder

De-escalation

Crisis management

Education

High school diploma

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.

Education

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required

Work Experience

• 2 years of experience in general security, military or other public safety experience where required to actively carry a firearm in the regular course of duty Required or
• equivalence of training and job experience to support effective demonstration of responsible handling of weapons and use of force. Required

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
• Carry non-lethal weapons such as a Taser CEW and/or a baton Required
• Carry company issued firearm Required
• Must pass pre-employment psychological screening Required
• Must pass and maintain all training requirements to maintain employment to include certifications in Firearms, 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 Athens Regional Hospital