What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Safety Officer- Armed position at Piedmont?
Overview
Experience the advantages of real career change
Join Piedmont to move your career in the right direction. Stay for the diverse teams youll love, a shared purpose, and schedule flexibility that frees you to live for what matters both in and outside of work. Youll 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.
Qualifications
Education
Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital
Experience the advantages of real career change
Join Piedmont to move your career in the right direction. Stay for the diverse teams youll love, a shared purpose, and schedule flexibility that frees you to live for what matters both in and outside of work. Youll 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.
Qualifications
Education
- 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
- Georgia Peace Officer Standards & Training (P.O.S.T.) certification Preferred
Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital