Public Safety Officer, Armed

Piedmont Healthcare; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Columbus Midtown is seeking an Armed Public Safety Officer to protect patients, staff, visitors, and property within the facility. The role involves rapid emergency response, de-escalation of incidents, and applying sound judgment during confrontations.

Candidates should have a GED, 2 years of security/public safety experience with firearm duties, and complete required certifications and training. Pre-employment screening is required, with ongoing compliance to Piedmont safety policies.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required.
• 2 years of experience in general security or public safety with firearm duty is required or equivalent training to demonstrate responsible handling of weapons and use of force.
• Must pass pre-employment psychological screening and maintain ongoing trainings including Firearms, Taser, ASP Baton, and Mental Health First Aid.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first responder to emergencies within the facility.
• Conduct routine safety and emergency security tasks to protect people and property.
• De-escalate critical incidents using sound judgment when engaging with combative or escalating subjects.

Skills

First responder

De-escalation

Education

GED

Job description

Public Safety Officer, Armed

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 Columbus Midtown