Public Safety Officer

Riverview Regional Medical Center•Gadsden, AL

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About The Position

The Public Safety Officer performs security duties, including electronic surveillance and routine manual patrols, to help ensure the safety of the 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 per-diem position on the night shift, working 12-hour shifts at Riverview Regional Medical Center in Gadsden, Alabama.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Obtain a State Guard Certification Registration Card within 6 months of hire and maintain it as current.
State driver's license upon hire.
Current DMV H6 report.

Nice To Haves

Experience in healthcare security or related experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

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