Public Safety Officer-PRN

UVA Health Northern Virginia & Culpeper•Haymarket, VA

12d

About The Position

The Public Safety Officer acquires and applies the job skills necessary to provide a safe and secure environment for improving the health of the communities served by UVA Community Health. The role provides security at facilities, conducts facility security checks during non-operating hours, controls patient and visitor traffic in the Emergency Department, and responds to detected or dispatched security breaches. The officer also responds to service calls, enforces applicable laws and facility policies, operates patrol vehicles safely, manages pedestrian and vehicular traffic, and enforces parking regulations. Additional duties may be assigned. This is a PRN night position scheduled from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. The role is classified as non-exempt. It may involve travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed, and may require safety equipment such as a HEPA mask for infection prevention. There are no on-call responsibilities as directed. Base compensation is $22.00 per hour; applicable incentive programs may be additional.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Work experience involving public interactions.
Valid driver's license in the applicable state.
For positions requiring driving on behalf of the corporation: be at least 21 years old and meet the required motor vehicle records criteria.
Complete CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification within six months of hire and maintain it throughout employment.
Complete Basic Security Officer Certification through the International Association of Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) within six months of hire and maintain it throughout employment.
Complete required organizational and departmental basic, field, and in-service training, including the Corporate Public Safety Training Plan.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to complete generic and department-specific skills validation and competency testing successfully.
Ability to accurately receive and transmit information by radio and telephone.
Ability to turn observations and information into legible, complete, and accurate reports.
No criminal record.
Maintain compliance with the UVA Health Northern VA Culpeper Vehicle Use Policy.
Medium to heavy physical demands, including constant standing, frequent walking, and bending or stooping; proficient communication, auditory, and visual skills; attention to detail; legible writing; and ability to lift, push, or pull 100 pounds. Safe Handling Equipment is required for weights over 35 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a related field such as law enforcement, military, or security management.
Previous healthcare security experience.
Security, law enforcement, or military experience.

Responsibilities

Provide a safe and secure environment at all facilities.
Conduct security checks of facilities during non-operating hours.
Control patient and visitor traffic in the Emergency Department.
Respond to security breaches when detected or dispatched.
Enforce applicable federal, state, and local laws as they relate to public safety.
Respond to calls for service according to established priorities.
Operate patrol vehicles safely and in accordance with Public Safety policies and procedures.
Control pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
Enforce parking regulations in accordance with hospital or facility policies and procedures.
Complete required organizational and departmental training and skills validation.
Immediately notify the Director of Public Safety or Public Safety Manager of charges relating to motor vehicle operation or of any criminal complaint.
Perform additional duties as assigned.