Public Safety Officer- Armed

National Police; Athens, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital is seeking a dedicated security officer to protect patients, staff and visitors. You will be the first responder to emergencies within the facility, ensuring safety of people and property through proactive patrols, rapid response, and professional conduct.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 2 years of security/public safety experience or equivalent training, and successful completion of required certifications including firearms, Taser, baton, and

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• Two years of general security/public safety experience or equivalent training.
• Must pass pre-employment psychological screening and maintain all required trainings (Firearms, Taser, ASP Baton, MHFA, and others).
• Georgia POST certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergencies as first line of contact within the facility.
• Safeguard students, employees, visitors, patients, and property; ensure safety and security.
• De-escalate critical events using sound judgment when engaging with combative or escalating subjects.

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

Tools

Driver License

IAHSS Certification

Firearm Training

Taser/Baton Training

Mental Health First Aid

POS T Certification

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

• 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