Public Safety Officer

Saint Francis Healthcare System•Cape Girardeau, MO

25d•Onsite

About The Position

Public Safety Officers patrol the medical center campus to promote safety for people and property. They interact with the public, administration, departments, colleagues, and local, state, and federal law enforcement and emergency services. Officers respond to requests for assistance, suspicious or criminal activity, disturbances, disgruntled visitors, and combative patient calls as part of the STARR team. They work under OSHA Blood and Body Fluids Category 1 and use personal protective equipment to reduce exposure risks. Officers control external access and the release of deceased patients from Pathology. They investigate and document motor vehicle accidents, property damage, theft, safety mishaps, and injuries, using video surveillance systems and databases as needed. They monitor fire safety, identify deficiencies, conduct fire and child abduction drills, submit staff evaluation reports, and inspect campus fire extinguishers. They must know the required responses and operation of fire, child abduction, and panic alarm systems. The role also includes maintaining a Notary Public commission and providing notary services; managing Lost and Found Property and Patient Valuables; providing courtesy services such as auto assists, escorts, and vehicle lockouts; and enforcing hospital policies, including colleague parking and identification badge requirements. This is a full-time position of 80 hours per two-week pay period, with typical hours of 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Obtain a City of Cape Girardeau Security license within 90 days of hire or transfer into the position.
Obtain BLS certification within 90 days of hire; certification is provided by the medical center.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in the public safety sector.

Responsibilities

Patrol the medical center campus to promote the safety of people and property.
Interact with the public, administration, departments, colleagues, law enforcement, civil defense, fire department, and ambulance personnel.
Respond to requests for assistance, suspicious or criminal activity, disturbances, disgruntled visitors, and combative patient calls as part of the STARR team.
Use personal protective equipment while working under OSHA Blood and Body Fluids Category 1.
Control external access and the release of deceased patients from Pathology.
Investigate and prepare detailed reports on motor vehicle accidents, property damage, theft, safety mishaps, and injuries.
Use video surveillance systems and databases to monitor campus activity and support reports or investigations.
Monitor fire safety and submit reports identifying deficiencies.
Conduct fire and child abduction drills and submit staff evaluation reports.
Perform preventive maintenance inspections on campus fire extinguishers and respond to fire, child abduction, and panic alarm systems.
Maintain a Notary Public commission and provide notary services to patients, physicians, and colleagues.
Manage Lost and Found Property and Patient Valuables.
Provide courtesy services, including auto assists, escorts, and vehicle lockouts.
Enforce hospital policies, including colleague parking and identification badge requirements.

Benefits

Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage, available on the first of the month after hire.
Saint Francis Medical Services Discount.
Earned Time Off (ETO) based on relevant years of work history, combining vacation, sick, holidays, and personal days.
Retirement benefits with immediate matching.
Education assistance up to $5,000 per calendar year for one year of service after graduation.
Benefit Support through Health Advocate.
Employee Assistance Program.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Identity Theft Protection.
Pet Insurance.
Earned Wage Access.