Public Safety Officer
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Job Description
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JOB SUMMARY
Public Safety Officers patrol the entire medical center campus to promote a climate of safety for all persons and property. They must effectively interact with the general public administration all departments and colleagues as well as local state and federal law enforcement civil defense fire department and ambulance personnel.Safety Officers respond to various requests for assistance to include reports of suspicious or criminal activity. They provide support to staff in handling disgruntled visitors as well as respond to other disturbances.
The Safety Officer also responds to combative patient calls as part of the STARR team. They work under OSHA Blood and Body Fluids Category 1 and use Protective Personal Equipment (PPE) to reduce exposure risks. They control external access and release of deceased patients from Pathology.
Safety Officers also investigate reports of motor vehicle accidents property damage and theft documenting events in detailed reports. They are proficient in the use video surveillance systems to monitor campus activity. They use various databases to access information needed to complete reports and/or investigations. They monitor fire safety and submit reports to ensure deficiencies are identified and corrected.
They conduct Fire and Child Abduction drills and submit staff evaluation reports. They perform preventive maintenance inspections on campus fire extinguishers and are familiar with required responses and operation of fire child abduction and panic alarms systems. They investigate safety mishaps such as falls or other incidents involving injuries and prepare reports of such events. They maintain commissions as Notary Publics and provide notary services to patients physicians and colleagues.
Safety Officers manage the inventory of Lost and Found Property and Patient Valuables. They perform courtesy services such as auto assists escorts and vehicle lockouts. They conduct hospital policy enforcement to include colleague parking and wear of identification badges.
JOB DETAILS AND REQUIREMENTS
Type: Fulltime 80 hours per 2 week pay period
Typical hours: Evenings 3p11p Rotating weekends/holidays
Education:
High School Diploma
General Studies Required
Certification & Licensures:
Must obtain a City of Cape Girardeau Security license within 90 days of hire or transfer into this position.
Must gain BLS certification provided by the medical center.
BLS Certification required within 90 days of hire
Experience:
One year in public safety sector preferred.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Saint Francis Healthcare System provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability sexual orientation gender identity or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements Saint Francis Healthcare System complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) should you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a currently open position with Saint Francis Healthcare System please callor email us at
Saint Francis Healthcare System supports the overall health and wellness of our colleagues by discouraging the use of tobacco and nicotine products. If you are selected for a career opportunity with our organization and are a tobacco or nicotine user you will be required to complete a tobacco/nicotine cessation program within your first year of employment. This program is free of charge as part of our Employee Assistance Program.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
