Public Safety Officer- Armed

Piedmont Healthcare Inc.•Covington, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Public Safety Officer is responsible for a variety of routine safety and emergency security activities, ensuring the safeguarding of students, employees, visitors, patients, and property. This role serves as the first responder to all emergency incidents within the assigned facility. Key duties include the safe de-escalation of critical events and exercising sound judgment when engaging with combative or escalating subjects.

Requirements

H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
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 or equivalence of training and job experience to support effective demonstration of responsible handling of weapons and use of force.
DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State & adhere to Piedmont's Healthcare Vehicle Safety Program policy 3500 Upon Hire
IAHSS - Certification As A Security Officer within 1 Year
Ability to carry non-lethal weapons such as a Taser CEW and/or a baton
Ability to carry company issued firearm
Must pass pre-employment psychological screening
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

Nice To Haves

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

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.

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