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Public Safety Officer- Armed

Piedmont Healthcare

Columbus, GAFull-timeNo compensation foundPosted 1mo agoVerified open 6 days ago

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At a glance

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

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Driver License, Valid And In StateIAHSS Certification As A Security OfficerCertifications In Firearms, Taser, ASP Baton, Mental Health First Aid

Job overview

Piedmont Healthcare is hiring a Public Safety Officer- Armed. The Public Safety Officer is responsible for routine safety and emergency security activities, safeguarding students, employees, visitors, patients, and property. This role serves as the first responder to all emergency incidents within the assigned facility, focusing on safe de-escalation of critical events and sound judgment when engaging with combative or escalating subjects.

Key focus areas include Safeguard students, employees, visitors, patients, and property, Respond as first responder to all emergency incidents, and De-escalate critical events safely.

Successful candidates bring H.S. Diploma Or GED, 2 Years General Security Military Public Safety Experience, and Equivalence Of Training And Job Experience. Important skills include De-escalation and Sound Judgment.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

De-EscalationSound Judgment

Qualifications

H.S. Diploma or GED2 Years General Security, Military or Public Safety ExperienceEquivalence of Training and Job Experience to Support Effective Demonstration of Responsible Handling of Weapons and Use of ForceDriver License, Valid and in StateIAHSS Certification as a Security OfficerCarry Non-Lethal Weapons Such as a Taser CEW and/or a BatonCarry Company Issued FirearmPass Pre-Employment Psychological ScreeningMaintain All Training Requirements to Maintain EmploymentCertifications in Firearms, Taser, ASP Baton, Mental Health First AidGeorgia Peace Officer Standards & Training (P.O.S.T.) Certification

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 Columbus Midtown

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