Public Safety Officer

About the role

Under the direction of the Deputy Chief/Manager and the Captain/Supervisor, provides for the physical security of all Parkview owned buildings, equipment and grounds. Administers related nonprofessional services necessary in assisting patients and their families. Creates a safe campus environment with an emphasis on customer relations and service excellence. Enhances the patient experience by taking proactive steps to ensure our customers receive services in a safe and secure environment.

Responsibilities

• Foot and vehicle patrol
• Escort functions
• Collecting data for the preparation of crime and other types of event reports
• Access control
• Lost and found
• Handling of patient valuables
• Pick up and release of deceased patients
• Assists the Samaritan Crew as well as air crews from other medical services in unloading patients brought to Parkview via helicopter

Requirements

• Must be a high school graduate or hold a GED
• Associates Degree in a related field is preferred
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license at time of hire
• Current CPR Certification within 90 days of hire
• A Nonviolent Crisis Intervention program within six (6) months of hire
• Must be computer literate
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be physically able to handle disoriented, disruptive or combative individuals
• Must be available to work nights, weekends and holidays outside of normal scheduled work hours
• Must be available to work any Parkview owned site as needed
• Must successfully pass a criminal background check
• Must possess 20/40 vision with both eyes
• Must be able to lift, push/pull 70 LBS
• Demonstrates ability to multi-task and work independently using critical thinking skills

Qualifications

• Education: High school graduate or GED, Associates Degree in a related field preferred
• Licensure/Certification: Valid driver’s license, CPR Certification, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention program
• Experience: No experience required, prior Security Officer, Police or Military Police experience preferred