Public Safety Officer, Armed, PRN

National Police; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Henry Hospital is seeking a vigilant security professional to serve as the first responder to emergencies within the facility. The role emphasizes safeguarding people and property, plus rapid, prudent action during incidents.

You will engage with diverse individuals while maintaining safety and order. The position requires at least a high school diploma or GED, plus two years of security/public safety experience and credentials for weapon handling.

Qualifications

• 2 years of security or public safety experience
• Ability 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

Responsibilities

• First responder to emergency incidents within the assigned facility
• Safeguard students, employees, visitors, patients, and property
• De-escalate critical events with sound judgment in engagements with combative or escalating subjects

Skills

General security experience

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 Henry Hospital