Public Safety Officer

Prime Healthcare • Gadsden, AL

6d • Onsite

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 safety and security at the hospital.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Obtain a State Guard Certification Registration Card within six months of hire and maintain it as current.
• A state driver's license upon hire, if required by the facility.
• A current DMV H6 report, if required by the facility.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in healthcare security or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor entrances, exits, and restricted areas, and conduct regular interior and exterior patrols to deter theft, violence, or unsafe behavior.
• Respond to emergency codes and assist with crowd control, evacuation, or containment as needed.
• Intervene in disruptive situations using de-escalation techniques to calm agitated patients or visitors, often in collaboration with clinical staff.
• Escort patients or visitors safely through the facility, provide directions, and assist with lost-and-found or personal property issues.
• Write detailed reports on incidents, accidents, or safety hazards and report findings to supervisors or risk management.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Bereavement leave, FMLA, and other leave options.
• Employer 401(k) options.
• Tuition reimbursement options.
• Life, disability, and other insurance options.
• Other benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED