Public Safety Officer- Armed

Piedmont Healthcare Inc. • Athens, GA

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About The Position

The Public Safety Officer is responsible for routine safety and emergency security activities to safeguard students, employees, visitors, patients, and property. The officer serves as the first responder to emergency incidents within the assigned facility and safely de-escalates critical events, using sound judgment when engaging with combative or escalating subjects. This armed role requires carrying a company-issued firearm and non-lethal weapons, and maintaining required training and certifications.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years of experience in general security, military, or other public safety work requiring the regular carrying of a firearm, or equivalent training and job experience demonstrating responsible weapons handling and use of force.
• Valid, in-state driver license upon hire and adherence to Piedmont's Healthcare Vehicle Safety Program policy 3500.
• Obtain IAHSS Security Officer certification within one year.
• Carry non-lethal weapons such as a Taser CEW and/or a baton.
• Carry a company-issued firearm.
• Pass pre-employment psychological screening.
• Pass and maintain all training requirements and certifications necessary for employment, including Firearms, Taser, ASP Baton, and Mental Health First Aid, as well as others as directed.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Perform routine safety and emergency security activities.
• Safeguard students, employees, visitors, patients, and property.
• Respond first to emergency incidents within the assigned facility.
• Safely de-escalate critical events and use sound judgment when engaging with combative or escalating subjects.
• Carry a company-issued firearm and non-lethal weapons such as a Taser CEW and/or baton.
• Complete and maintain required training and certifications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED