Public Safety Officer

About the role

The Public Safety Officer position is eligible for a $2,000 Sign on Bonus. This role contributes to patient care decisions, supports advanced medical technologies, and makes a difference in people's lives daily.

Responsibilities

• Acquires and applies job skills to provide a safe and secure environment.
• Makes security checks of facilities during non-operating hours.
• Controls patient and visitor traffic in the Emergency Department.
• Responds to security breaches when detected or dispatched.
• Enforces applicable federal, state, and local laws as they relate to public safety.
• Operates patrol vehicles safely and in accordance with Public Safety policies and procedures.
• Controls pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
• Enforces parking regulations in accordance with hospital or facility policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Public interactions work experience required.
• Work experience in related field preferred (law enforcement, military, or security management).
• Previous healthcare security experience preferred.
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification within 6 months of hire and maintained throughout employment required.
• Basic Security Officer Certification through the International Association of Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) within 6 months of hire and maintained throughout employment required.
• Driver's License in applicable state required.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, be 21 years of age or older, and have a Motor Vehicle records verification.
• Records must meet the criteria set forth in Vehicles – Company Owned/ Leased - NH-LD-RM-3.
• Driving records will be reviewed and vetted upon hire and must align with UVA Community Health standards.
• Satisfactorily completes all required organizational and departmental basic, field, and in-service training programs including the Corporate Public Safety Training Plan.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to accurately receive and transmit information by radio and telephone.
• Ability to translate observations and information into legible, complete, and accurate reports.
• No criminal record.
• Maintains compliance with the UVA Health Northern VA Culpeper Vehicle Use Policy.
• Immediately notifies Director of Public Safety or Public Safety Manager of any and all charges relating to the operation of a motor vehicle and/or criminal complaint.

Skills

• Security: Provides a safe and secure environment at all facilities.
• Professional Competency: Enforces applicable federal, state, and local laws as they relate to public safety.
• Communicative, auditory, and visual skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to write legibly.
• Ability to lift/push/pull 100 lbs. For any weight over 35 lbs., use Safe Handling Equipment.

Benefits

Immediate notifications of charges relating to the operation of a motor vehicle and/or criminal complaints.

Pay

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Schedule

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