Public Safety Officer
About The Position
The Public Safety Officer protects the lives and property of hospital patients, visitors, and staff. The officer patrols medical center buildings and grounds to help prevent fire, theft, vandalism, illegal entry, crimes against persons, patient elopement, and other security concerns. Duties include securing, unlocking, and protecting hospital buildings; responding to security needs and emergency calls; taking initiative to restore order and conduct initial investigations; and completing written incident reports. The officer also records rounds and requests in a daily log, detects violations of established guidelines and procedures, and seeks cooperation to correct them. The role includes performing employee COVID-19 testing in accordance with the correct policies and procedures. The position is with Vitruvian Health, a healthcare system serving northwest Georgia and southeast Tennessee.
Requirements
- High school graduate or GED preferred.
- Valid driver's license.
- Must be able to qualify for a Tennessee Protective Service License; the license is not required for the position.
- BLS certification due upon hire.
- SAMA certification due within 90 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Prior security-related experience preferred.
- High school graduation or GED preferred.
Responsibilities
- Protect the lives and property of hospital patients, visitors, and staff.
- Patrol medical center buildings and grounds to prevent fire, theft, vandalism, illegal entry, crimes against persons, patient elopement, and other possible hostile situations.
- Secure, unlock, and protect hospital buildings.
- Respond to the security needs of patients, visitors, and staff.
- Perform employee COVID-19 testing using the correct policies and procedures.
- Take initiative to restore order and conduct initial investigations.
- Complete written reports of incidents.
- Detect violations of established guidelines and procedures and elicit cooperation to correct them.
- Record all rounds and requests in a daily log.
- Respond to emergency calls, including fires, bomb threats, and combative situations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
