Public Safety Officer

Job Description

Position Responsibilities:

• Patrols buildings and grounds to observe for adverse security and safety conditions.
• Makes entrances and exits authorized for employees, visitors, and others to prevent theft and maintain order.
• Reports hazardous conditions and illegal activities observed or documented.
• Enforces hospital policy during incidents using efficient and courteous procedures.
• Warns of rule infractions or violations and apprehends or evicts violators if necessary.
• Maintains a basic understanding of alarm technology and proficiency in safety equipment use.
• Responds to alarms and dispatched calls, deciding actions based on situation, facts known, and position limitations.
• Controls subjects, witnesses, visitors, patients, and staff in a courteous manner, protecting the scene and physical evidence.
• Prepares accurate reports of incidents observed.
• Identifies, gathers, or photographs physical evidence regarding the subject of the investigation.
• Provides testimony regarding incidents investigated in the course of duty.
• Assists the safety officer in identifying and resolving actual or potential safety hazards.
• Assists the Security Director in identifying and resolving potential or actual security vulnerabilities.
• Safeguards Security Posts as required under supervision.
• Responds to incidents as dispatched and as reflected in log entries.
• Fulfills supervisor instructions regarding details or functions.
• Acts as a member of the hazardous material spill team following provided training.
• Adheres to Customer Service Standards as defined by the Security and Safety Department.
• Remains familiar with and adheres to MSMC and Security Department regulations, policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Qualifications

• Security License preferred.
• Crisis Prevention Intervention training within first 90 days of employment.
• Possession of a valid Florida Driver’s license with a “good” driving history (no D.U.I. or felony traffic violations) and no more than 4 points.
• High school diploma required.
• 5+ years of previous security experience, prior experience in law enforcement / military preferred.

Benefits

• Health benefits.
• Life insurance.
• Long-term disability coverage.
• Healthcare spending accounts.
• Retailer plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee assistance program.
• Wellness program.
• On-site housing for select positions and more!