Public Safety Officer, Armed
Job in
Augusta, Richmond County, Georgia, 30903, USA
Listed on 2026-06-11
Listing for:
Piedmont Healthcare
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-11
Job specializations:
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Security
Security Guard, Site Security, Armed Security, Private Security
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Overview:
Public Safety Officer Armed
Main Campus
Full Time 12 hour day shifts
7am to 7pm
Every Other Weekend and includes holidays
Experience the advantages of real career change
Join Piedmont to move your careerin the right direction.
Stay for thediverseteamsyoulllove, a shared purpose, and schedule flexibility that frees you to live for what matters both in and outside of work.
Youllfeel valued, motivated to be your best, and recognized for your contributions to exceptional patient outcomes. Piedmont leaders arein your corner, invested inyour success. Our wellness programs and comprehensive total benefits and rewards meet your needs today andhelp youplan for the 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.
Qualifications:
MINIMUM
EDUCATION REQUIRED:
High School Diploma or GED
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE
REQUIRED:
Two 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, or an equivalence of training and job experience to support effective demonstration of responsible handling of weapons and use of force.
MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:
Valid Driver's license & adhere to Piedmont's Healthcare Vehicle Safety Program policy 3500
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Certified Healthcare Security Officer (IAHSS) required within one year of hire.
Georgia Peace Officer Standards & Training (P.O.S.T.) certification preferred
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
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.
Business Unit :
Company Name:
Piedmont Augusta Hospital
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