PARKING ENFORCEMENT OFFICER -

Compensation Disclaimer Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations. Department: Parking and Transport - UH FTE: 1.00 Full Time Shift: Days Position Summary Provide parking services, patrol parking structures and areas, report hazardous conditions, and control parking availability as needed. Monitor security for parking structures and areas; report violations, hazardous activities, and dangerous situations as required. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. No patient care assignment. Safety-sensitive position. Detailed Responsibilities MONITOR – Patrol parking structures and areas; report hazardous conditions; control parking availability as needed MONITOR – Monitor parking structures and areas; report violations, hazardous activities and dangerous situations to the Security department ESCORT - Provide escort service to and from medical center offices for all patients, visitors and staff as required PATIENT TRANSPORT - Transport patients to and from requesting areas; ensure adherence to all safety measures COMMUNICATION - Communicate with patients to inform of reason for transport and to promote learning FIRE RESPONSE - Respond immediately to all reports of fire, smoke and/or fire drills PARKING - Provide parking control as assigned to include monitoring and removing unauthorized vehicles in patient or employee parking areas, fire lanes, reserved areas and all restricted areas FIRST RECEIVER - Perform as hospitals first receivers during incidents, disasters and terrorist events PROCEDURES & REGS - Maintain complete awareness of responsibilities concerning current fire and disaster procedures; maintain complete awareness and compliance with all safety regulations REPORTS - Conduct incident reports on violations of regulations, policies and procedures, via UNMH Security Reporting system SAFETY/SECURITY - Respond to any situation that may present a safety hazard or risk to people and property FIRE SYSTEMS - Monitor, maintain fire systems throughout the Hospitals VEHICLES - Safely operate Hospitals vehicles in compliance with all city, State, Federal and University and departmental regulations and/or policies WORK ENVIRONMENT - Maintain area and storage area in clean and orderly fashion PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols PATIENT SAFETY 2 - Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes PATIENT SAFETY 3 - Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk PATIENT SAFETY 4 - Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner PATIENT SAFETY 5 - Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may "not seem right" MONITOR - Conduct interior and exterior patrols giving special attention to safety hazards SAFETY - Respond to any parking/traffic situation that may present a safety hazard or risk to people and property Qualifications Related Education and Experience may be substituted for one another on a year for year basis. Education Essential: High School or GED Equivalent Experience Essential: 2 years directly related experience Nonessential Bilingual English, Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo Security experience in a hospital setting Computer and data entry skills Credentials Essential: CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days Int'l Assoc for Healthcare Security & Safety Cert w/in 1Y Valid New Mexico Driver's License UNM Vehicle Operator's Permit w/in 60 days Physical Conditions Very Heavy Work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects or people. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Heavy Work. Essential Working conditions: Sig Hazard: Chemicals, Bio Hazardous Materials req PPE Subject to random alcohol and substance testing Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required