Public Safety Officer- Peach PT

About the role

This position provides security services with a customer-service approach, focusing on professionalism, fairness, and compassion. The role involves various responsibilities including security patrols, incident response, and liaison duties.

Responsibilities

• Ensures safety and security during interior and exterior patrols.
• Identifies vulnerabilities, hazards, and fire conditions during inspections.
• Audits Interim Life Safety Measures and manages patient valuables.
• Conducts thorough contraband searches and provides physical assistance.
• Assists with traffic control and monitors visitor conduct.
• Prevents, responds to, and investigates workplace violence.
• Responds to emergency situations and performs immediate physical interventions.
• Investigates incidents and completes timely reports.
• Serves as a primary resource for de-escalation and uses force when necessary.
• Plans, prevents, practices, and responds to emergencies.
• Liaises with law enforcement and first responders.
• Maintains Department uniform and equipment in good repair.
• Delivers security awareness education to team members.
• Coordinates and monitors law enforcement personnel.
• Maintains current Department training standards.
• Performs liaison rounding duties.
• Operates all necessary equipment to perform the job.

Requirements

• Security Officer Healthcare Certification (CHSO) from IAHSS.
• Unarmed Guard License in North Carolina.
• Stop the Bleed Certification.
• Valid driver’s license and FOID/CCW license.
• Certified in Conducted Energy Weapon (e.g. TASER).
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Typically 1 year of experience in a security, related public safety, or customer service area.

Qualifications

• An above average level of emotional intelligence.
• A daily commitment to patient-centered safety practices.
• Collaborative work with medical staff and external law enforcement.
• The ability to remain calm under pressure.
• The ability to interact with peers with positive intent.
• The ability to exercise mature judgment and sound reasoning.
• The ability to communicate effectively with people.
• The ability to defend self-and/or others in case of physical confrontations.
• The ability to communicate via radio and telephone with clear diction.
• The ability to lift up to 35 lbs. occasionally and push/pull with 35 lbs. of force.
• The ability to handle personal stress and possible violence.
• The ability to walk all areas of the facilities and grounds.
• The ability to restrain those who need restraint and assist clinical teammates with lifting patients.

Skills

• Behavioral Threat Assessment knowledge.
• Use of Force Review.
• Crime through environmental design awareness.

Benefits

Benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, career development programs, and more. Specific details are provided in the 'About Advocate Health' section.