Public Safety Officer, Armed, Nights

National Police; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Henry Hospital seeks a security officer to safeguard people and property within the facility. You will respond to emergencies as the first responder and de-escalate critical events with measured judgment.

Required qualifications include a GED or high school diploma and 2 years of general security/public safety experience with firearms or equivalent training, plus pre-employment screening and ongoing certifications in firearms, taser, and baton.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required.
• 2 years of general security/public safety experience with firearms or equivalent training required.
• Pre-employment psychological screening required.
• Must pass and maintain training in Firearms, Taser, ASP Baton, and related certifications.

Responsibilities

• Serve as first responder to emergency incidents within the facility.
• Safeguard students, employees, visitors, patients and property.
• De-escalate critical events using sound judgment when engaging with combative or escalating subjects.

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

Tools

Driver License

IAHSS Certification

Firearms Training

Taser Certification

ASP Baton Certification

Mental Health First Aid

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 Henry Hospital