Public Safety Officer

Prime Healthcare•Leavenworth, KS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Public Safety Officer, also referred to as a Hospital Security Officer or Healthcare Security Officer, performs security duties including electronic surveillance and routine manual patrols to help ensure the safety of the hospital. The officer coordinates responses to incidents involving patients, staff, and visitors and enforces policies and procedures fairly and consistently. The position collaborates with the Environment of Care Committee to support a multidisciplinary approach to hospital safety and security. This is a per diem position, working variable 8-hour shifts as needed at Saint John Hospital in Leavenworth, Kansas.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid state driver's license upon hire and maintained current.
Current DMV report.

Nice To Haves

Experience in healthcare security or a related field.
Certification from IAHSS (International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety).

Responsibilities

Monitor entrances, exits, and restricted areas, and conduct regular interior and exterior patrols to deter theft, violence, and unsafe behavior.
Respond to emergency codes and assist with crowd control, evacuation, or containment as needed.
Intervene in disruptive situations using de-escalation techniques, often in collaboration with clinical staff.
Escort patients or visitors safely through the facility, provide directions, and assist with lost-and-found or personal property issues.
Write detailed reports on incidents, accidents, and safety hazards, and report findings to supervisors or risk management.
Coordinate responses to incidents involving patients, staff, and visitors and enforce policies and procedures fairly and consistently.
Collaborate with the Environment of Care Committee on hospital safety and security.