Public Safety Officer - IDMH

Cayuga Medical Center•Town of Bath, NY

38d•$18 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Public Safety Officer helps ensure the safety and security of Arnot Health patients, visitors, students, and employees. The role uses crime-risk and safety-hazard prevention techniques, enforces applicable laws and Arnot Health policies, and exercises the power of arrest in accordance with New York State Criminal Procedure Law Section 140 as a Public Safety Department employee. The position is based at Ira Davenport in the Public Safety Department. The schedule is Monday through Sunday on a rotating basis. The listed hours per week are 0.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent experience.
Eligible to be licensed as a Security Guard in New York State.
Provider CPR certification required within 90 days of hire.
Good physical condition and ability to stand or walk for a major portion of the work tour in varied weather conditions.
Ability to climb steps and ladders and lift at least 40 pounds.
Mature personality and some decision-making ability, including the ability to maintain order effectively during a disturbance.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Clean and valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Current valid New York State Security Guard License.
Six months to one year of experience desired, preferably in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

Conduct regular, thorough patrols inside and outside Arnot Health locations, identify safety, fire, or security hazards, and take appropriate action to address them.
Collect information and complete reports accurately, thoroughly, and on time; conduct follow-up investigations as required.
Maintain working knowledge of Public Safety Department equipment, use it responsibly, and promptly report equipment problems.
Respond to all calls for assistance, including Assistant Needed STAT, Fire Alert, Code Teams, and Rapid Response.
Provide security and escort services upon request, including safety escorts, direct observations, and escorts of Mental Health and Hygiene or Alcohol and Substance Abuse patients to court proceedings.
Enforce the parking policy.
Complete at least one safety round per shift, covering the main hospital, grounds, and other on-campus buildings.
Perform scheduled locks and unlocks, as well as those requested.