Public Safety Officer-Temp Position

UVA Health • Manassas, VA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Public Safety Officer acquires and applies the job skills necessary to provide a safe and secure environment for improving the health of our communities. As a UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper team member, you will have a voice in patient care decisions, support the most advanced medical technologies and feel a strong sense of satisfaction from making a difference in people’s lives every day.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Public interactions work experience required.
• Driver's License in applicable state required.
• Employees who are hired into a position that requires the employee to drive a vehicle on behalf of the corporation must possess a valid driver’s license, be 21 years of age or older and have a Motor Vehicle records verification.
• Records must meet the criteria set forth in Vehicles – Company Owned/ Leased - NH-LD-RM-3.
• Driving records will be reviewed and vetted upon hire and must align with UVA Community Health standards.
• Satisfactorily completes all required organizational and departmental basic, field, and in-service training programs including the Corporate Public Safety Training Plan.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skills validation and competency testing.
• Ability to accurately receive and transmit information by radio and telephone.
• Ability to translate observations and information into legible, complete, and accurate reports.
• No criminal record.
• Maintains compliance with the UVA Health Northern VA Culpeper Vehicle Use Policy.
• Immediately notifies Director of Public Safety or Public Safety Manager of any and all charges relating to the operation of a motor vehicle and/or criminal complaint.

Nice To Haves

• Work experience in related field preferred (law enforcement, military, or security management).
• Previous healthcare security experience preferred.
• Security, law enforcement or military experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides a safe and secure environment at all facilities.
• Makes security checks of facilities during non-operating hours.
• Controls patient and visitor traffic in Emergency Department.
• Responds to security breaches when detected or dispatched.
• Enforces applicable federal, state, and local laws as they relate to public safety.
• Responds to calls for service in accordance with established priorities.
• Operates patrol vehicles safely and in accordance with Public Safety policies and procedures.
• Controls pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
• Enforces parking regulations in accordance with hospital or facility policies and procedures.
• The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification within 6 months of hire and maintained throughout employment required.
• Must complete Basic Security Officer Certification through the International Association of Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) within 6 months of hire and maintained throughout employment required.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED