Public Safety Officer

Job Duties

The Public Safety Officer is responsible for maintaining a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for patients, staff, and visitors through routine patrols, surveillance monitoring, emergency response, and enforcement of hospital policies and regulatory requirements. This position responds to fire alarms, medical emergencies, patient elopements, and other critical incidents while assisting with patient safety, visitor management, and crisis intervention. Additional responsibilities include inspecting patient belongings for contraband, preparing incident and shift reports, supporting switchboard and courier operations, providing patient transportation, assisting with minor facility needs, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The role also includes supervising and developing staff when assigned, promoting accountability through performance management, and contributing to the overall security and operational effectiveness of the hospital.

Minimum Qualifications

• Maintains certifications and licenses in Security, First Responders, Emergency Vehicle Operations and demonstrates working knowledge of the hospital's Security Plan, Emergency Preparedness Plan, Code Green Procedures, Patient Transportation Procedures, and communications systems.
• Completes all mandated training (see attached).

Additional Considerations

This will be a night (10p-8a) shift position.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Application Requirements

• Applications and résumés for this position are accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System only.
• Interview decisions will be based solely on the information provided in your electronic application and/or résumé.
• Please ensure you clearly and specifically detail all relevant work experience; we will not make assumptions about your qualifications.

Background Investigation

• All applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and a pre-employment drug screening.
• This investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services checks, employment verification, and verification of education relevant to the position.

Reasonable Accommodations

• Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• If you require assistance or accommodation, please notify Human Resources at (540) 375-4368 during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.).

Equal Opportunity

The Commonwealth of Virginia is committed to conducting all aspects of human resource management without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.

Contact Information

Name: Austin Grasty
Phone: 540-375-4368
Email: austin.grasty@dbhds.virginia.gov