Public Safety Officer, Nights

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

Job summary

Piedmont Cartersville seeks a security officer to perform routine safety and emergency security activities, protecting patients, staff, visitors, and property. You will be the first responder to incidents and must calmly de-escalate critical events with sound judgment.

Education required is a high school diploma or GED. No experience is required, though 2 years in general security or public safety is preferred.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• No experience required; 2 years security/public safety experience preferred.
• Must pass pre-employment psychological screening.
• Must pass and maintain training requirements including certifications in Taser, ASP Baton, MHFA, and others as directed.
• Georgia POST certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergencies within the facility as the first responder.
• Safely de-escalate critical events and engage with combative or escalating subjects with sound judgment.

Skills

First responder

De-escalation

Judgment under pressure

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Security/public safety experience (preferred)

Tools

Driver License (DL)

Security certifications (Taser, ASP Baton, MHFA)

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

• 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 Cartersville