Public Safety Officer

Responsibilities

• Performs duties as security officer.
  • Wears issued uniform properly along with all issued equipment.
  • Maintains a public presence of security.
  • Interacts with Public in a positive manner responding to requests and providing general guidance to the public on security and access issues.
  • Dispatch Officer Duties
  • Charge Officer Duties
  • Responds to all incidents of aggressive patients and visitors.
  • Responds to altercations with patients, visitors and staff and properly uses Defensive Resources in accordance with hospital Use of Force Policy.
  • Fulfills other hospital rules and regulations.
  • Understands Hospital SOP for restraint application, commitment against will situations.
  • Attends all required Safety Training programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, specific job-related hazards.
  • All required safety education programs have been attended.
  • Follows the Hospital Exposure Control Plans/Bloodborne and Airborne Pathogens.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of techniques, procedures and correct use of protective barrier equipment.
  • Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment.
  • Interacts with all of the above in a considerate, helpful and courteous manner as observed by Manager and peers.
  • Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team inter and intra departmentally to facilitate the department?s/unit?s ability to meet its goals and objectives.
  • Counsels staff.

  Qualifications

  • Educational requirement: High School Graduate or GED.
  • Experience: Previous law enforcement, military, dispatching, or security experience preferred.
  • Licenses/Certifications: CPI, MOAB, Defensive Resources (Baton, Handcuffing, and OC Foam), and Restraint Certification must be obtained within 6 months.
  • Skills: Familiarity with Microsoft office products. Must be competent with computer skills, multitasking, and dispatching.
  • Other requirements: Valid Driver's license is required.