Public Safety Officer- Armed, Nights

Piedmont; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital is seeking a Security Officer to perform routine safety and emergency security duties. The role serves as a first responder to emergencies within the facility, safeguarding students, employees, visitors, patients and property, and de-escalating combative or escalating subjects with sound judgment.

The position requires two years of general security or public safety experience, and training with firearms, Taser, baton, and other certifications as directed.

Qualifications

• 2 years of general security or public safety experience where required to actively carry a firearm in the regular course of duty.
• Equivalence of training and job experience to support responsible handling of weapons and use of force.
• Must meet firearms, taser, baton and related training requirements as directed.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for routine safety and emergency security activities within the facility.
• First responder to all emergency incidents in the assigned facility.
• Safeguard students, employees, visitors, patients, and property; de-escalate critical events.

Skills

Safety procedures

De-escalation

First responder

Firearms handling

Public safety

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

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 Athens Regional Hospital