Public Safety Officer- Armed

Piedmont; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Public Safety Officer- Armed. In this crucial role, you will manage safety and security activities, respond to emergencies, and safeguard the campus community while fulfilling licensure requirements and gaining key certifications. The position requires dedication and a commitment to high safety standards.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in security, military, or public safety requiring firearm training.
• Must carry non-lethal weapons.
• Ability to handle psychological screening.

Responsibilities

• First responder to emergency incidents at facility.
• Safeguard students, employees, visitors, and property.
• Safe de-escalation of critical events.

Skills

Emergency Security Procedures

Use of Force

De-escalation Techniques

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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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.

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 where required to actively carry a firearm in the regular course of duty, or an equivalence of training and job experience to support effective demonstration of responsible handling of weapons and use of force.

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

Carry Company Issued Firearm Required

Must pass pre-employment psychological screening

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other, Information Technology, and Management

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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