Public Safety Officer
About the role
The Public Safety Officer provides security of patients, visitors, staff and property by patrolling assigned areas, maintaining visitor control and investigating irregularities. Provides information and assistance to patients, visitors, and staff. The Campus Police & Public Safety department promotes a safe and secure environment for staff, patients and visitors. Available 24 hours a day, monitoring emergency security/communications systems within the hospital, investigating irregularities and managing the CCTV surveillance cameras located across the campuses/facilities. Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.
Responsibilities
- Patrol assigned areas
- Maintain visitor control
- Investigate irregularities
- Provide information and assistance to patients, visitors, and staff
- Monitor emergency security/communications systems (24/7)
- Manage CCTV surveillance cameras across campuses/facilities
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent (required)
- Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice (preferred)
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
- 2 years of security experience (preferred)
- 3 years of law enforcement experience (preferred)
- 2 years of public safety experience (preferred)
- 2 years of military experience (preferred)
- 2 years of clinical experience – EMS or medical transport service (preferred)