Public Safety Officer, Nights

Piedmont Healthcare Inc.; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Cartersville is seeking a security professional to safeguard patients, staff and visitors. The role involves handling routine safety tasks, serving as a first responder during emergencies, and de-escalating critical incidents with sound judgment in high-pressure situations.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, no experience required though 2 years in security or public safety is preferred, and mandatory certifications upon hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• No experience required; 2 years in general security, military or other public safety experience preferred.
• IAHSS security officer certification within 1 year is required.
• Must pass pre-employment psychological screening.
• Must complete training to maintain employment (Taser, ASP Baton, Mental Health First Aid, etc.).
• Georgia POST certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for routine safety and emergency security activities while safeguarding students, employees, visitors, patients and property.
• First responder to all emergency incidents within the assigned facility.
• Safe de-escalation of critical events and use of sound judgment with combative or escalating subjects.

Skills

First responder

De-escalation

Judgment under pressure

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

• 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