Public Safety Officer Trainee Part time 5p-3a Bedford

Centra Health • Bedford, VA

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About The Position

The Public Safety Officer Trainee is a part-time, uniformed first responder role within the Office of Public Safety at Centra Health. This position is responsible for providing emergency services, physical security, and preparedness to ensure the safety and security of the organization, its staff, and patients. The officer is expected to demonstrate a commitment to patient and family-centered care while performing various security-related duties.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• CPR and CPI Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certification
• Successfully complete the FTO (Field Training Officer) Program after hire
• Firearms proficiency certification according to State, Federal, and/or Centra Health standards
• Defensive tactics certification, including Use of Force, according to State, Federal, and/or Centra Health standards
• Concealed handgun permit

Nice To Haves

• Prior training and experience in guest relations, security technology, physical security operations, public safety, and/or emergency preparedness
• IAHSS certifications

Responsibilities

• Monitors conduct of visitors on premises and confronts unauthorized persons as needed.
• Completes required documentation, including writing accurate Officer Incident Reports.
• Monitors video footage, security, and fire alarms, responding based on established protocols.
• Secures property or equipment to prevent possible negative outcomes.
• Responds to 'Code' calls (i.e. Grey, Red, Yellow, Orange, Silver, ADAM, etc.).
• Monitors the security and safety of the parking lot, documents infractions, and enforces parking rules.
• Restrains patients who present a threat to themselves or staff according to hospital policy if requested.
• Prepares helipad for safe arrival/departure of helicopter traffic.
• Provides notary public services.
• Ensures identities of, logs in/out, and/or releases bodies from the morgue, funeral home, and in-hospital dead on arrivals (DOA).
• Handles radio calls, pages, and requests for service.
• Performs other duties at the direction of the Sergeant and/or Public Safety leader.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED