STOP:
if you are currently employed at Piedmont Healthcare, please click the "Current Employee" button above to submit your application. Public Safety Officer, Nights
Overview:
Experience the advantages of real career change! When you join Piedmont, you're not just changing your work environment. We open doors to real change in the lives we touch - especially yours. We're committed to bringing award-winning care to communities across Georgia and celebrating the strength our diversity creates. Together, we're doing big things. One employee, one team, and one community at a time. Piedmont is a place where your work truly matters-and where you're supported to do your best every day. We offer a collaborative culture, innovative resources, and leadership that is genuinely invested in your growth. With competitive benefits, wellness programs, and opportunities for advancement, you'll have what you need to thrive now and build a strong 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.
What you will do:- Demonstrate Piedmont values and excellent customer service to all patients, staff and visitors within a Piedmont Facility.
- Screen for and interdict weapons as they enter a facility.
- Maintains security of the hospital, professional buildings and parking lot/deck.
- Responsible for a variety of safety routine and emergency security activities
- Perform incident documentation and initial incident investigation.
- Responsible for actively monitoring all at risk patients and deescalating difficult situations.
- Respond appropriately to aggressive behavior and apply physical restraints.
- Demonstrate respect and courtesy in the conduct of job performance. Perform documentation in the medical record.
- Enforces all PHC policies, regulations and applicable state and federal laws.
- Directs traffic when required
- Assists patients/visitors by giving directions and responding to emergencies.
- Advocates crime prevention and a secure work environment through observation, interaction, and intervention.
Qualifications:
EducationH.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required Work Experience No experience required Required 2 years experience in general security, military or other public safety experience Preferred Licenses and CertificationsDL 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 Must pass pre-employment psychological screening Required Must pass and maintain all training requirements to maintain employment to include certifications in 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 Macon Medical
