Public Safety Officer

Cayuga Medical Center•Town of Bath, NY

10d•$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 applies crime-risk and safety-hazard prevention techniques, methods, and practices; 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 Medical Hospital in the Public Safety Department and is scheduled for 40 hours per week on a Monday-through-Sunday rotation. The disclosed pay range is $18.00–$23.69 per hour, with a sign-on bonus of up to $5,000.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent experience.
Must be eligible to be licensed as a Security Guard in New York State.
Provider CPR certification is required within 90 days of hire.
Must be in good physical condition and able to stand or walk for a major portion of the tour in a variety of weather conditions.
Ability to climb steps and ladders.
Ability to lift at least 40 pounds.
Mature personality and some decision-making ability, with the ability to effectively maintain order if a disturbance occurs.
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, preferably in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

Conduct regular, thorough interior and exterior patrols of Arnot Health locations, identify safety, fire, or security hazards or conditions, and take appropriate action to address them.
Collect and compile information for a variety of reports and complete them 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 when requested, including safety escorts, direct observations, and escorts for 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 and grounds and all other on-campus buildings.
Perform scheduled locks and unlocks, as well as those requested.