Public Safety Officer, Nights

Piedmont Healthcare, Inc.; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Augusta Hospital is seeking a dedicated security officer to support safety and security across its Augusta facility. The role emphasizes customer service to patients, staff, and visitors while enforcing security procedures and de-escalating potentially dangerous situations.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, pre-employment screening, and relevant certifications. You will work as part of a team to maintain a safe hospital environment and respond to emergencies as they

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required.
• Pre-employment psychological screening required.
• Certifications in Taser, ASP Baton, Mental Health First Aid may be required.
• Must pass and maintain training to include listed certifications.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate Piedmont values and deliver excellent customer service to patients, staff, and visitors.
• Screen for and interdict weapons entering the facility.
• Maintain security of hospital, professional buildings, and parking areas.
• Conduct routine safety and emergency security activities as assigned.
• Document incidents and assist in initial investigations.
• Monitor at-risk patients and de-escalate when needed.
• Respond to aggressive behavior and apply safe restraints when necessary.
• Document activities in medical records and ensure policy compliance.
• Direct traffic as required and assist with directions and emergencies.
• Support crime prevention and a secure work environment through observation and intervention.

Skills

Customer service

De-escalation

Safety awareness

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview:

Experience the advantages of real career change!

When you join Piedmont, you're not just changing your work environment. We open doors to real change in the lives we touch - especially yours. We're committed to bringing award-winning care to communities across Georgia and celebrating the strength our diversity creates. Together, we're doing big things. One employee, one team, and one community at a time.

Piedmont is a place where your work truly matters-and where you're supported to do your best every day. We offer a collaborative culture, innovative resources, and leadership that is genuinely invested in your growth. With competitive benefits, wellness programs, and opportunities for advancement, you'll have what you need to thrive now and build a strong future.

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.

What you will do

• Demonstrate Piedmont values and excellent customer service to all patients, staff and visitors within a Piedmont Facility.
• Screen for and interdict weapons as they enter a facility.
• Maintains security of the hospital, professional buildings and parking lot/deck.
• Responsible for a variety of safety routine and emergency security activities
• Perform incident documentation and initial incident investigation.
• Responsible for actively monitoring all at risk patients and deescalating difficult situations.
• Respond appropriately to aggressive behavior and apply physical restraints.
• Demonstrate respect and courtesy in the conduct of job performance.
• Perform documentation in the medical record.
• Enforces all PHC policies, regulations and applicable state and federal laws.
• Directs traffic when required
• Assists patients/visitors by giving directions and responding to emergencies.
• Advocates crime prevention and a secure work environment through observation, interaction, and intervention.

Qualifications:

Education

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required

Work Experience

• No experience required Required
• 2 years experience in general security, military or other public safety experience Preferred

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
• Must pass pre-employment psychological screening Required
• Must pass and maintain all training requirements to maintain employment to include certifications in 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 Augusta Hospital