Public Safety Officer (MHO)

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and secure environment by monitoring activities and inspecting equipment.
• Respond to emergencies such as fires, disturbances, accidents, criminal activity, disasters, bomb threats, workplace violence incidents, active shooters, and behavioral health emergencies.
• Initiate emergency response procedures and coordinate with law enforcement, fire, EMS, and other emergency agencies as necessary.
• Restrict access and conduct screening procedures at designated entrances.
• Operate security technology and conduct investigations, prepare reports, and preserve evidence.
• Conduct ETC lockdown procedures and summon external law enforcement agencies as appropriate.
• Intervene to prevent and control disturbances involving patients, visitors, or employees.
• Provide escort services and assist with behavioral health, substance abuse, suicidal, or high-risk patient situations.
• Enforce parking rules and regulations and maintain assigned firearms and equipment.

Hospital Safety Responsibilities

• Report safety hazards, unsafe conditions, workplace violence concerns, and security risks.
• Secure offices, rooms, hallways, stairwells, and other unsecured areas.
• Utilize safety and emergency equipment to control or mitigate incidents.
• Participate in emergency preparedness activities, drills, lockdown procedures, and Incident Command operations.
• Maintain knowledge of and comply with hospital safety policies, HIPAA requirements, patient rights, regulatory standards, and emergency response procedures.
• Complete mandatory in-services, annual competencies, defensive tactics training, de-escalation training, and required certification programs.

Hospital Safety Responsibilities

• Attend and participate in department meetings and remain accountable for all information shared.
• Complete mandatory education, annual competencies, department-specific training, and employee health requirements within established timeframes.
• Maintain all required licenses, certifications, and registrations in good standing.
• Utilize universal precautions, protective equipment, and ergonomic techniques to protect patients and self.
• Adhere to organizational policies, department procedures, regulatory standards, and compliance requirements.
• Be available to work overtime, alternate shifts, weekends, holidays, and emergency call-ins as operationally required.