Sr. Public Safety Officer, Armed

Piedmont; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital is seeking a Public Safety professional responsible for routine safety and emergency security activities to protect patients, staff, visitors and property. The role supports training programs and serves as a first responder to incidents, using sound judgment to de-escalate situations and maintain safety within the facility.

You will onboard new employees and act as an informal resource to colleagues, delivering Public Safety training and updating security procedures as

Qualifications

• 2 years in general security, military, or public safety where 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
• Must pass pre-employment psychological screening and related training requirements Upon Hire Required

Responsibilities

• Responsible for routine safety and emergency security activities to safeguard students, employees, visitors, patients and property.
• Conducts Public Safety training and development programs.
• First responder to all emergency incidents within the assigned facility.
• Responsible for safe de-escalation of critical events with sound judgment in engagements with combative or escalating subjects.

Skills

Public safety training

First responder mindset

De-escalation

Training delivery

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Responsible for a variety of routine safety and emergency security activities while safeguarding students, employees, visitors, patients and property. Conducts Public Safety training and development programs. 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. Functions as an informal resource to colleagues, conducts training and on-boards for new employees.

Responsibilities

Responsible for a variety of routine safety and emergency security activities while safeguarding students, employees, visitors, patients and property. Conducts Public Safety training and development programs. 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. Functions as an informal resource to colleagues, conducts training and on-boards for new employees.

Qualifications

Education

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

Work Experience

• 2 years in general security, military, or other public safety experience where to actively carry a firearm in the regular course of duty Required or
• an 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 Valid Driver's license & adhere to Piedmont's Healthcare Vehicle Safety Program policy 3500 Upon Hire Required and
• IAHSS - Certification As A Security Officer within 1 Year Required and
• Must pass pre-employment psychological screening Upon Hire Required and
• 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 Upon Hire Required
• Georgia Peace Officer Standards & Training (P.O.S.T.) certification Preferred

Business Unit

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital