Public Safety Officer- Armed

Fayette Chamber of Commerce; Stockbridge (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Henry Hospital is seeking a Public Safety Officer (Armed) to protect patients, staff and visitors and to respond to emergencies within the facility. The role requires de-escalation of critical events and prudent use of force as warranted.

The officer will be responsible for routine safety activities, leveraging firearms and non-lethal tools where appropriate, and maintaining a secure environment around hospital property and grounds.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• 2 years of general security/public safety experience with firearm duty is required or equivalent training.

Responsibilities

• Act as first responder to emergencies within the facility.
• Safeguard students, employees, visitors, patients, and property.
• De-escalate critical events using sound judgment in confrontations.

Skills

First responder

Situational de-escalation

Use of force awareness

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Firearms certification

Taser

ASP Baton

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 Henry Hospital