Public Safety Officer, Part Time

About the Role

The Public Safety Officer, under the supervision of the Public Safety Lt., patrols assigned areas of the Medical Center to identify and/or respond to unsafe conditions and emergency. In addition, the officer will answer calls for service pertaining to unauthorized or illegal activity within the building or campus grounds. All officers respond to emergencies and calls to assist with combative patients or visitors, fire alarms, infant/child abduction, active shooter etc.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections for hazards and unusual situations, lock or unlock doors
• Handle trespassing issues, property receipt and issue, deceased patient transport
• Test and inspect Public Safety and safety equipment throughout the campus monthly
• Properly and completely document all rounds; write necessary reports about all incidents; submit reports by the end of the shift during which the pertinent incident occurred
• Proficiently use the RMS Public Safety incident computer-based system and the VH Risk Qual System
• Know when to communicate information confidentially and which method of communication should be used
• Immediately correct problems or write appropriate work orders or memos or report problems to safety officers when safety related problems are observed
• Inspect fire extinguishers and eye wash stations and conduct or assist in conducting other safety and Public Safety inspections such as Environment of Care Rounds as assigned
• Test and check alarm system equipment and other equipment as assigned to make sure they are functioning correctly
• Perform fire watches when requested
• Monitor Camera systems, Infant Abduction systems, Fire Alarm systems, Medical Gas Alarms, and generator alarms
• Investigate reports of loss and damage property and reports of criminal activity
• Assist law enforcement within custody individuals as needed
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of the facility assigned, Campus grounds and all related buildings on Campus
• Analyze and coordinate responses to all alarms on the property
• Respond to emergency incidents and provide physical Public Safety to command location
• Perform inspection of buildings, doors (interior and exterior) to make sure they are opened on time and secured after the regular business day
• Pick up cash deposits daily to be delivered to the cashier's office
• Search patient rooms and patient property for contraband periodically and if found take proper safety steps to render them safe
• Respond to AirCare landing and take offs
• Be courteous to the public (patients, visitors, employees, doctors, sales and service people, neighbors and passers-by, etc.) consistently
• Promptly respond to requests 95 percent of the time; when not possible because of higher priority, promptly notify the person or department requesting services
• Provide detailed directions when requested by a visitor or patient
• Provide escorts to staff members when requested on off business hours
• Provide patient and staff Public Safety and safety stand by for terminations, TDO hearings
• Escort disgruntled individuals from the building or property
• Respond to emergency calls for service consistently in a prompt manner (Fire, Biological, Mass casualty, Hospital Lock Down, Radiation Emergencies and Active Shooter); use sound judgment and discretion in handling such calls 100 percent of the time
• Assist special needs patient population
• Assist in transporting patients to BHS; monitor ECO/TDO patients
• Intervene in patient, visitor or family disputes and maintains order
• Provide assistance to staff when they are working with an aggressive person and intervene as necessary before staff are injured

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Valid driver's license required
• BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart 'Healthcare Provider' (HCP) - AHA approved required
• American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation required
• International Association for Healthcare Public Safety and Safety Basic Exam within 1 year required
• ASP baton, Handcuff, OC Foam Spray and aggression management training within 6 months required
• Available for duty assignment at any Valley Health System facility required (assignments may be temporary or permanent, dependent upon the needs of the VHS organization)
• Ability to work on alternate shifts and flex schedule required
• Ability to work on holidays and weekends required

Qualifications

• One year of previous law enforcement, public safety, college and/or fire departments is preferred
• Good public relations and communication skills required
• Competent to successfully interact with individuals of varying backgrounds and ethnicities
• Must be able to work with individuals with special needs which may apply based on the age, mental capacity etc.
• Ability to display compassion when the situation calls and always look for ways to be of help to others required
• Ability to help ease pain and suffering, and help others required

Pay

$18.59 - $24.16

Schedule

Second Shift

Benefits

• Zero-Deductible Health Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
• Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program
• Health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Professional development
• Discounts to on-campus dining and more

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