Sr. Public Safety Officer, Armed

Piedmont Healthcare Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital seeks a Public Safety professional to safeguard patients, staff and visitors, respond to emergencies, and de-escalate critical events. The role includes on-boarding for new employees and conducting ongoing safety training.

The position emphasizes sound judgment in high-stress situations, routine security duties, and a commitment to protecting people and property across the facility.

Qualifications

• Education: H.S. Diploma or GED required.
• 2 years in general security/public safety experience or equivalent training to handle weapons and use of force.
• Must pass pre-employment psychological screening and ongoing trainings including firearms, Taser, ASP Baton, Mental Health First Aid.

Responsibilities

• Maintain routine safety and emergency security at the facility.
• Serve as first responder to all emergency incidents within the assigned facility.
• De-escalate critical events with sound judgment in engagements with combative or escalating individuals.
• On-board and train new employees as an informal resource to colleagues.

Skills

Public Safety Training

First Responder

De-escalation Techniques

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Driver License

IAHSS Certification

POS T Certification Preferred

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 : Company Name

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital