Sr. Public Safety Officer-Armed

Piedmont Healthcare • Athens, GA

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About The Position

Responsible for routine safety and emergency security activities while safeguarding students, employees, visitors, patients, and property. Conducts Public Safety training and development programs and serves as the first responder to emergency incidents within the assigned facility. Safely de-escalates critical events and uses sound judgment when engaging with combative or escalating subjects. Also serves as an informal resource to colleagues, conducts training, and onboards new employees.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years of general security, military, or other public safety experience where actively carrying a firearm is part of the regular course of duty, or equivalent training and job experience demonstrating responsible handling of weapons and use of force.
• Valid in-state driver’s license and compliance with Piedmont’s Healthcare Vehicle Safety Program policy 3500.
• Obtain IAHSS Security Officer certification within one year of hire.
• Pass a pre-employment psychological screening.
• Pass and maintain all training requirements needed to maintain employment, including certifications in firearms, Taser, ASP baton, Mental Health First Aid, and other training as directed.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Safeguard students, employees, visitors, patients, and property through routine safety and emergency security activities.
• Conduct Public Safety training and development programs.
• 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.
• Serve as an informal resource to colleagues.
• Conduct training and onboard new employees.

What This Job Offers

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