Director - Public Safety - PAH

Piedmont Healthcare Inc. • Atlanta, GA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Public Safety - PAH is responsible for directing assigned personnel and coordinating the activities of the Department of Public Safety to provide effective public safety services. This includes overseeing patrol, investigative, training, access control, badging, parking, and telecommunication services in alignment with system policies and strategic initiatives to maintain a safe and secure environment. The role involves the safe de-escalation of critical events, exercising sound judgment in engaging with challenging individuals, and ensuring operational alignment with strategic PHC objectives. The Director enforces PHC regulations and applicable state and federal laws, advocates for crime prevention and workplace violence prevention, and works collaboratively within the System Public Safety Leadership Team, supporting the System Director of Public Safety and the local entity Executive Leader.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Healthcare Management, or another related field Required or In Lieu of degree (7) seven years of progressive experience in positions of responsibility within Public Safety.
• 7 years general security, military or other public safety experience Required
• 3 years leadership experience Required
• DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State & adhere to Piedmont's Healthcare Vehicle Safety Program policy 3500 Upon Hire Required
• Pass psychological screening during pre-employment screening Upon Hire Required
• May be required to carry less lethal weapons such as a Taser CEW and/or an expandable baton Required
• May be required to carry company approved firearm Required
• To carry a lethal or less-lethal weapons the Director must pass and maintain all training requirements Required

Nice To Haves

• IAHSS - Certification As A Security Officer Preferred
• Certified Protection Professional (ASIS) Preferred
• Active Georgia Peace Officer Standards & Training (P.O.S.T.) certification Preferred

Responsibilities

• Directs assigned personnel and coordinates the activities of the Department of Public Safety to provide effective public safety services.
• Directs the provision of patrol services, investigative services, training services, access control, badging services, parking services, and telecommunication services in accordance with system policies and strategic initiatives.
• Supports all security functions to maintain a safe and secure environment.
• Responsible for the safe de-escalation of critical events and the use of sound judgment in the engagement with combative or escalating subjects.
• Ensures operational alignment with strategic PHC objectives.
• Enforces all PHC regulations and applicable state and federal laws.
• Advocates for increased crime prevention, workplace violence prevention, and a secure work environment.
• Works as part of the System Public Safety Leadership Team in support of the System Director of Public Safety, as well as the local entity Executive Leader.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director