Director - Public Safety

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Join Piedmont to move your career in the right direction. Stay for the diverse teams you’ll love, a shared purpose, and schedule flexibility that frees you to live for what matters both in and outside of work. You’ll feel valued, motivated to be your best, and recognized for your contributions to exceptional patient outcomes. Piedmont leaders are in your corner, invested in your success. Our wellness programs and comprehensive total benefits and rewards meet your needs today and help you plan for the future. 

Directs assigned personnel and coordinates the activities of the Department of Public Safety to provide effective public safety services. Directs the provision of patrol services, investigative services, training services, access control, badging services, parking services, and telecommunication services in accordance with system policies and strategic initiatives. The system supports all security functions to maintain a safe and secure environment. Responsible for the safe de-escalation of critical events and the use of sound judgment in the engagement with combative or escalating subjects. Ensures operational alignment with strategic PHC objectives. The organization enforces all PHC regulations and applicable state and federal laws. Advocates for increased crime prevention, workplace violence prevention, and a secure work environment. Works as part of the System Public Safety Leadership Team in support of the System Director of Public Safety, as well as the local entity Executive Leader.

What you will do

• Demonstrate Piedmont values and excellent customer service to all patients, staff, and visitors within a Piedmont Facility.
• Promote the demonstration of Piedmont values and excellent customer service among all staff towards all patients, staff, and visitors within a Piedmont Facility.
• Directs all operations, within the assigned facility(s), of the Public Safety Department.
• Manages all budget planning and development to meet operational requirements and strategic Initiatives in accordance with the System Public Safety Leadership and the local entity Executive Leader.
• Ensures the effective operation, safe handling, and storage of department equipment, including lethal and less lethal weapons.
• Ensures the proper training and supervision of armed and unarmed staff.
• Manages assigned personnel and ensures proper training and discipline of those personnel.
• Make sound judgments when utilizing force, including deadly force, to provide a safe environment.
• Supervise, investigate, and ensure the proper conduct of use-of-force encounters for all staff.
• Demonstrate respect and courtesy in the conduct of job performance.
• Manage the screening for and interdiction of weapons as they enter a facility.
• Ensures proper and efficient allocation of Public Safety resources.
• Manages job-related projects as assigned, and works to analyze and improve processes and procedures within the organization.
• Enforces all PHC policies, regulations, and applicable state and federal laws.
• Advocates for crime prevention, workplace violence prevention, and a secure work environment.
• Ensures proper investigative follow-up for all security incidents.
• Provides for key data collection and processing.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Healthcare Management, or another related field Required or
• In Lieu of degree (7) seven years of progressive experience in positions of responsibility within Public Safety. Required

• 7 years general security, military or other public safety experience Required and
• 3 years leadership experience Required or
• In lieu of degree (7) seven years of progressive experience in positions of responsibility within Public Safety. Required

• pass psychological screening during pre-employment screening Upon Hire Required
• IAHSS - Certification As A Security Officer Preferred
• Certified Protection Professional (ASIS) Preferred
• Active Georgia Peace Officer Standards & Training (P.O.S.T.) certification Preferred
• May be required to carry less lethal weapons such as a Taser CEW and/or an expandable baton Required
• May be required to carry company approved firearm Required
• To carry a lethal or less-lethal weapons the Director must pass and maintain all training requirements Required