Public Safety Officer 16hrs Day Shift Every Saturday and Sunday

Provides security and protection for patients, visitors, and colleagues, as well as buildings and grounds. May be called upon to provide assistance in many different circumstances, settings and weather.

Responsibilities

Provides security and protection for patients, visitors, and colleagues, as well as buildings and grounds; Monitors and reports unsafe conditions, hazards, and security violations through patrols and inspections; Performs monthly preventative maintenance and equipment checks; Directs vehicle and pedestrian traffic and issues parking citations; Checks identification and enforces ID badge wear; Responds to codes, alarms, acts of violence, and medical emergencies; Coordinates with local Police, Fire, and Emergency personnel; Performs patient observation and restrains patients as necessary using de-escalation techniques; Identifies and reports fire safety hazards; Provides vehicle assistance and transports patients and colleagues between buildings; Performs courier duties for bank deposits, payroll, pharmacy items, and lab specimens; Coordinates with Funeral Home staff for removal of deceased patients; Notifies Maintenance of weather conditions affecting snow removal and sanding

Requirements

High School Graduate or equivalent; Current valid driver's license; CPI NCI Certification; AVADE Workplace Violence Prevention Levels I, II, III Certification; BLS Provider Certification (CPR & AED); AHA Heart-Saver First Aid Certification; Stop the Bleed and Nasal Naloxone Certification; Successful completion of Safe Environment for Suicidal/Homicidal Patients and Restraints/Seclusion Safety training; All certifications must be obtained within six (6) months of hire; Observant, paying close attention to detail; Ability to remain calm in difficult situations; Adaptable to sometimes rapidly changing situations; Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact effectively across diverse cultures and at various social and educational levels; Basic computer and data entry skills

Nice to have

1 - 2 years of healthcare security experience; Military, law enforcement, and customer service work experience; Bachelor's degree level of education or current student enrolled in a criminal justice program