Public Safety Officer, Armed

Piedmont; Covington (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Newton Hospital in Covington, GA is seeking a Security Officer responsible for routine safety and emergency security activities, safeguarding patients, staff and visitors. You will respond as first responder to incidents and de-escalate critical situations with sound judgment.

The role requires 2 years of public safety experience, a high school diploma or GED, and certification in firearms, Taser, baton, and related trainings. Pre-employment psychological screening is also required.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required.
• 2 years in general security or public safety with firearm duty required or equivalent training.
• Pre-employment psychological screening required.

Responsibilities

• First responder to all emergency incidents within the facility.
• Safeguard students, employees, visitors, patients, and property.
• Safe de-escalation of critical events using sound judgment.

Skills

Emergency response

De-escalation techniques

Public safety experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Taser CEW

ASP Baton

Firearm

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.

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 RequiredMust 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 Newton Hospital