Public Safety Officer, Nights

Piedmont Healthcare, Inc.; Snellville (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Healthcare, Inc. is seeking a Security Officer for Eastside Medical Center in Georgia. The role covers routine safety duties, emergency response, and weapon screening to protect patients and staff.

You will document incidents, de‑escalate situations, and ensure policy compliance in a fast‑paced healthcare environment. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid in-state driver’s license, and io de‑escalation training; IAHS certification within 1 year, pre‑employment

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required.
• No experience required; 2 years in general security/public safety preferred.
• Driver license valid in-state; comply with Piedmont vehicle safety policy.
• IAHSS certification within 1 year required.
• Pre-employment psychological screening required.
• Training to include Taser, ASP Baton, Mental Health First Aid and related certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine safety and emergency security for the facility.
• First responder to emergencies within the facility.
• Screen for weapons and maintain security of hospital and surroundings.
• Document incidents and conduct initial investigations.
• De-escalate difficult or aggressive situations and apply appropriate restraints.
• Direct traffic and assist patients/visitors as needed.
• Enforce policies and state/federal laws applicable to the site.

Skills

No experience required

2 years experience in security/public‑

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

Tools

Driver License

IAHSS Certification

Mental Health First Aid

Taser Certification

ASP Baton Certification

POS T Certification

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

Eastside Medical Center