Armed Public Safety Officer, Days

Piedmont Healthcare•Snellville, GA

About The Position

The Armed Public Safety Officer safeguards students, employees, visitors, patients, and property by carrying out routine safety duties and emergency security activities. The officer is the first responder to emergency incidents at the assigned facility and is responsible for safely de-escalating critical events and using sound judgment when engaging with combative or escalating individuals. The position supports a safe hospital environment by screening for weapons, monitoring at-risk patients, responding to aggressive behavior, and applying physical restraints when appropriate. The officer may use force, including deadly force, when necessary to provide a safe environment. Duties also include security patrol and monitoring, incident documentation and initial investigations, enforcing policies and applicable laws, directing traffic, assisting patients and visitors, and promoting crime prevention.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two years of experience in general security, military service, or other public safety work where carrying a firearm is required in the regular course of duty; alternatively, equivalent training and job experience supporting effective demonstration of responsible weapons handling and use of force.
Valid in-state driver license upon hire and adherence to Piedmont's Healthcare Vehicle Safety Program policy 3500.
IAHSS Security Officer certification within one year.
Required to carry non-lethal weapons such as a Taser CEW and/or baton.
Required to carry a company-issued firearm.
Must pass pre-employment psychological screening.
Must pass and maintain required training and certifications, including Firearms, Taser, ASP Baton, Mental Health First Aid, and others as directed.

Nice To Haves

Georgia Peace Officer Standards & Training (P.O.S.T.) certification.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate Piedmont values and provide excellent customer service to patients, staff, and visitors.
Screen for and interdict weapons entering the facility.
Maintain security of the hospital, professional buildings, and parking areas.
Perform routine safety activities and emergency security duties.
Respond as a first responder to emergency incidents within the assigned facility.
Document incidents and conduct initial incident investigations.
Actively monitor at-risk patients and de-escalate difficult situations.
Respond appropriately to aggressive behavior and apply physical restraints.
Use sound judgment when employing force, including deadly force, to provide a safe environment.
Perform documentation in the medical record.
Enforce PHC policies, regulations, and applicable state and federal laws.
Direct traffic when required.
Assist patients and visitors by providing directions and responding to emergencies.
Promote crime prevention and a secure work environment through observation, interaction, and intervention.