Public Safety Officer - Armed

Piedmont; Snellville (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization as an Armed Public Safety Officer, ensuring the safety of students, employees, and visitors. The role involves emergency response in critical situations, requiring effective judgment and the ability to handle weapons responsibly. Candidates must meet specific educational and certification requirements, including at least two years of relevant experience in security.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in security, military or public safety.
• Valid Driver's license & comply with vehicle safety policies.
• Certified Healthcare Security Officer required within one year.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard students, employees, and property.
• Respond to emergency incidents within the facility.
• De-escalate critical events and engage with subjects.

Skills

Emergency response

Judgment in critical situations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Taser CEW

Baton

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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.

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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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