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Public Safety Officer, Armed, Nights

Piedmont Healthcare

Cartersville, GAFull-timeNo compensation foundPosted 5 days agoVerified open 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Cartersville, GA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Driver License Valid And In StateIAHSS Certification As A Security Officer Within 1 Year

Job overview

The Public Safety Officer provides routine safety and emergency security services, safeguarding students, staff, visitors, patients and property. Acts as first responder to incidents, de‑escalates critical events, and employs sound judgment when engaging combative subjects, ensuring a secure environment during night shifts.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Firearms HandlingTaser OperationASP Baton UseMental Health First AidDe‑EscalationEmergency ResponseSecurity Patrol

Qualifications

H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)2 Years of Experience in General Security, Military or Other Public SafetyDriver License Valid and in StateIAHSS Certification as a Security Officer Within 1 YearGeorgia Peace Officer Standards & Training (P.O.S.T.) CertificationPass Pre‑Employment Psychological ScreeningMaintain Firearms, Taser, ASP Baton, Mental Health First Aid Certifications

Full job description

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

Work Experience

  • 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

Licenses and Certifications

  • 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

Business Unit : Company Name Piedmont Cartersville

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