Public Safety Officer

UVA Health Northern Virginia & Culpeper•Culpeper, VA

12d•$19 - $30

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 the community. The role provides security at facilities, responds to calls and security breaches, helps manage patient and visitor traffic, and enforces applicable laws and facility policies. The position may require travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed. Safety equipment, such as a HEPA mask, may be required for infection prevention. The position has no on-call responsibilities as directed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Work experience involving public interactions.
Valid driver's license in the applicable state.
For employees required to drive on behalf of the corporation: be at least 21 years old and meet the stated motor vehicle record criteria; records are reviewed upon hire.
Complete CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification within 6 months of hire and maintain it throughout employment.
Complete Basic Security Officer Certification through the International Association of Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) within 6 months of hire and maintain it throughout employment.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to complete generic and department-specific skills validation and competency testing.
Ability to accurately receive and transmit information by radio and telephone.
Ability to turn observations and information into legible, complete, and accurate reports.
No criminal record.
Maintain compliance with the UVA Health Northern VA Culpeper Vehicle Use Policy.
Immediately notify the Director of Public Safety or Public Safety Manager of any charges relating to motor vehicle operation and/or any criminal complaint.
Meet the physical demands of constant standing, frequent walking and bending/stooping, and lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 100 lbs.; use Safe Handling Equipment for weights over 35 lbs.
Have proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills, attention to detail, and the ability to write legibly.

Nice To Haves

Work experience in a related field, such as law enforcement, military, or security management.
Previous healthcare security experience.
Security, law enforcement, or military experience.

Responsibilities

Provide a safe and secure environment at facilities.
Conduct security checks of facilities during non-operating hours.
Control patient and visitor traffic in the Emergency Department.
Respond to detected or dispatched security breaches.
Enforce applicable federal, state, and local laws related to public safety.
Respond to calls for service according to established priorities.
Operate patrol vehicles safely and according to Public Safety policies and procedures.
Control pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
Enforce parking regulations according to hospital or facility policies and procedures.
Complete required organizational and departmental training, including the Corporate Public Safety Training Plan.
Travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed.
Perform additional duties as assigned.