Piedmont Healthcare

Integrated, non-profit hospital and clinic care

Public Safety Officer-Armed

Security Guarding & PatrolConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeAthens, GA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or General Education Development (GED) credential is required.
Two years of experience in general security, military service, or other public safety work in which carrying a firearm is a regular duty is required, or equivalent training and job experience demonstrating responsible weapons handling and use of force.
A valid, in-state driver's license is required upon hire, and the employee must comply with Piedmont's Healthcare Vehicle Safety Program policy 3500.
International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) Security Officer certification is required within one year.
The employee must carry non-lethal weapons such as a Taser conducted electrical weapon (CEW) and/or a baton, as well as a company-issued firearm.
The employee must pass a pre-employment psychological screening.
The employee must pass and maintain all employment training requirements, including certifications in firearms, Taser, ASP baton, and Mental Health First Aid, as well as other training as directed.

Responsibilities

Perform routine safety and emergency security activities while safeguarding students, employees, visitors, patients, and property.
Respond first to all emergency incidents within the assigned facility.
Safely de-escalate critical events and use sound judgment when engaging with combative or escalating subjects.

Desired Qualifications

Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certification is preferred.

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 Athens Regional Hospital

About the Company

Piedmont Healthcare

Integrated, non-profit hospital and clinic care

Piedmont Healthcare runs a large network of hospitals, clinics, and care facilities across Georgia. It delivers medical services through 27 hospitals, 113 urgent-care locations, 1,875 Piedmont Clinic physician practices, and related clinics, serving more than 4.5 million patients with online scheduling and virtual visits. As a private, not-for-profit system, Piedmont coordinates care across its integrated network to provide safe, affordable, high-quality care close to home. It engages in community health and philanthropy, supported by more than 12,000 donors and a workforce of over 47,000 caregivers. Piedmont’s goal is to make healthcare easy to access and convenient for Georgians while maintaining a focus on community impact and patient experience.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Atlanta, GA
Founded: 1905

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