Armed Public Safety Officer, Days

Piedmont Healthcare Inc.•Covington, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Piedmont Newton Hospital is hiring an Armed Public Safety Officer to carry out routine safety and emergency security activities and safeguard students, employees, visitors, patients, and property. The officer serves as a first responder to emergency incidents within the assigned facility and is responsible for safely de-escalating critical events and exercising sound judgment when engaging with combative or escalating subjects. The position supports Piedmont’s values and customer-service standards while helping maintain a safe environment across the hospital, professional buildings, and parking areas. Duties include screening for weapons, monitoring at-risk patients, responding to emergencies and aggressive behavior, documenting incidents and medical-record information, and enforcing applicable policies and laws. The role may require applying physical restraints and making judgments about the use of force, including deadly force.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid in-state driver’s license upon hire and adherence to Piedmont’s Healthcare Vehicle Safety Program policy 3500.
Obtain IAHSS Security Officer certification within one year.
Pass pre-employment psychological screening.
Pass and maintain required training and certifications, including Taser, ASP Baton, Mental Health First Aid, and others as directed.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience in general security, military service, or other public safety experience.
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 a facility.
Maintain security of the hospital, professional buildings, and parking lot or deck.
Perform safety routines and emergency security activities.
Serve 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 to aggressive behavior and apply physical restraints when appropriate.
Use sound judgment when applying force, including deadly force, to provide a safe environment.
Demonstrate respect and courtesy in performing job duties.
Complete 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.