Public Safety Officer, Armed
Piedmont · Covington, GA · 2 days ago
On-siteManagementFull-time
Responsibilities
- Perform a variety of routine safety and emergency security activities while safeguarding students, employees, visitors, patients, and property.
- Act as 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 engagement with combative or escalating subjects.
Qualifications
Education
- High School 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.
- Equivalence of training and job experience to support effective demonstration of responsible handling of weapons and use of force required.
Licenses and Certifications
- Valid in-state driver’s license and adherence to Piedmont’s Healthcare Vehicle Safety Program policy 3500 upon hire required.
- IAHSS Certification as a Security Officer within 1 year of hire 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, including certifications in Firearms, Taser, ASP Baton, Mental Health First Aid, and others as directed.
- Georgia Peace Officer Standards & Training (P.O.S.T.) certification preferred.