Public Safety Officer, Armed

Piedmont Healthcare Inc.; Covington (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Newton Hospital is seeking a security officer to monitor safety and respond to emergencies at our Covington facility. You will serve as a first responder, protecting patients, staff, visitors, and property while maintaining calm, professional conduct.

The role emphasizes de-escalation, sound judgment around potentially violent individuals, and adherence to Piedmont safety programs. Prior security/public safety experience and firearm credentials are required, with ongoing training

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2 years of general security or public safety experience where required to actively carry a firearm in the regular course of duty.
• Must pass pre-employment psychological screening and maintain all training to include firearms, Taser, and other certifications.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for routine safety and emergency security activities within the facility.
• First responder to all emergency incidents; de-escalate critical events with sound judgment when engaging with combative or escalating subjects.
• Safeguard students, employees, visitors, patients, and property.

Skills

De-escalation

First responder

Safety procedures

Use of force

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

Tools

Taser CEW

ASP Baton

Firearm handling

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 Newton Hospital