- Location
- Augusta, GA, US
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Administration
- Education
- High School
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- iCIMS
Description
Overview
Public Safety Officer ArmedMain CampusFull Time 12 hour day shifts7am to 7pm
Every Other Weekend and includes holidays
Experience the advantages of real career change
Join Piedmont to move your career in the right direction. Stay for the diverse teams you’ll love, a shared purpose, and schedule flexibility that frees you to live for what matters both in and outside of work. You’ll 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
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:High School Diploma or GED
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:Two 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 an equivalence of training and job experience to support effective demonstration of responsible handling of weapons and use of force.
MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:Valid Driver's license & adhere to Piedmont's Healthcare Vehicle Safety Program policy 3500
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:Certified Healthcare Security Officer (IAHSS) required within one year of hire.Georgia Peace Officer Standards & Training (P.O.S.T.) certification preferredCarry non-lethal weapons such as a Taser CEW and/or a baton requiredCarry company issued firearm requiredMust pass pre-employment psychological screeningMust 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.
