Public Safety Officer, Armed
Piedmont Healthcare•Atlanta, GA
•Onsite
About The Position
Responsible for a variety of routine safety and emergency security activities while safeguarding students, employees, visitors, patients, and property. This role serves as the first responder to all emergency incidents within the assigned facility and is 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)
- 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.
- Driver License, Valid and in State & adhere to Piedmont's Healthcare Vehicle Safety Program policy 3500 Upon Hire
- Carry non-lethal weapons such as a Taser CEW and/or a baton
- 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
- IAHSS - Certification As A Security Officer within 1 Year
Responsibilities
- Safeguarding students, employees, visitors, patients, and property.
- First responder to all emergency incidents within the assigned facility.
- Safe de-escalation of critical events.
- Use of sound judgment in the engagement with combative or escalating subjects.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
