Public Safety Officer

Summary

Public Safety Officer- ArmedResponsible 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.EducationH.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) RequiredWork Experience2 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 orequivalence of training and job experience to support effective demonstration of responsible handling of weapons and use of force. RequiredLicenses and CertificationsDL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State & adhere to Piedmont's Healthcare Vehicle Safety Program policy 3500 Upon Hire RequiredIAHSS - Certification As A Security Officer within 1 Year RequiredCarry non-lethal weapons such as a Taser CEW and/or a baton RequiredCarry company issued firearm RequiredMust pass pre-employment psychological screening RequiredMust 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 RequiredGeorgia Peace Officer Standards & Training (P.O.S.T.) certification PreferredPiedmont Athens Regional Hospital

Job Description

Public Safety Officer- ArmedResponsible 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.EducationH.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) RequiredWork Experience2 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 orequivalence of training and job experience to support effective demonstration of responsible handling of weapons and use of force. RequiredLicenses and CertificationsDL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State & adhere to Piedmont's Healthcare Vehicle Safety Program policy 3500 Upon Hire RequiredIAHSS - Certification As A Security Officer within 1 Year RequiredCarry non-lethal weapons such as a Taser CEW and/or a baton RequiredCarry company issued firearm RequiredMust pass pre-employment psychological screening RequiredMust 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 RequiredGeorgia Peace Officer Standards & Training (P.O.S.T.) certification PreferredPiedmont Athens Regional Hospital