Public Safety Officer, Armed, Days

Piedmont Healthcare•Augusta, GA

About The Position

Experience the advantages of real career change Join Piedmont to move your career in the right direction. Stay for the diverse teams you’ll love, a shared purpose, and schedule flexibility that frees you to live for what matters both in and outside of work. You’ll feel valued, motivated to be your best, and recognized for your contributions to exceptional patient outcomes. Piedmont leaders are in your corner, invested in your success. Our wellness programs and comprehensive total benefits and rewards meet your needs today and help you plan for the future. Responsibilities Responsible for a variety of routine safety and emergency security activities while safeguarding students, employees, visitors, patients, and property. 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.

Requirements

H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required
2 years of experience in general security, military or other public safety experience where required 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
DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State & adhere to Piedmont's Healthcare Vehicle Safety Program policy 3500 Upon Hire Required
IAHSS - Certification As A Security Officer within 1 Year Required
Carry non-lethal weapons such as a Taser CEW and/or a baton Required
Carry company issued firearm Required
Must pass pre-employment psychological screening Required
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 Required

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Responsible for a variety of routine safety and emergency security activities while safeguarding students, employees, visitors, patients, and property.
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.