Public Safety Officer

Prime Healthcare•Kansas City, MO

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Public Safety Officer performs security duties, including electronic surveillance and routine manual patrols, to help ensure the safety of the hospital facility. The officer coordinates responses to incidents involving patients, staff, and visitors, and enforces policies and procedures fairly and consistently. The role also collaborates with the Environment of Care Committee to support a multidisciplinary approach to hospital safety and security. This is a full-time position at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
State Guard Certification Registration Card.

Nice To Haves

Experience in healthcare security or a related field.

Responsibilities

Monitor entrances, exits, and restricted areas, and conduct regular interior and exterior patrols to deter theft, violence, or unsafe behavior.
Respond to emergency codes and assist with crowd control, evacuation, or containment as needed.
Use de-escalation techniques to address disruptive situations and calm agitated patients or visitors, often in collaboration with clinical staff.
Escort patients or visitors through the facility, provide directions, and assist with lost-and-found or personal property issues.
Write detailed reports on incidents, accidents, or 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 to support hospital safety and security.