Public Safety Officer

UVA Health•Culpeper, VA

12d•$19 - $30

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 helps maintain safety across facilities, responds to service calls and security breaches, and supports patient and visitor traffic management. The officer may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned. This is a full-time night position with a 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. schedule and rotating weekends. Travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town may be required. Use of safety equipment, such as a HEPA mask for infection prevention, may be required. The role is eligible for a $2,000 sign-on bonus. The base compensation range is $19.28–$29.51 per hour; individual compensation depends on qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education. The stated range does not include any eligible incentive compensation such as shift differentials.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Work experience involving public interactions.
Valid driver's license in the applicable state.
For employees required to drive on behalf of the corporation: be at least 21 years old and meet the applicable motor vehicle record criteria after verification.
Obtain CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification within 6 months of hire and maintain it throughout employment.
Complete Basic Security Officer Certification through the International Association of Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) within 6 months of hire and maintain it throughout employment.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skills validation and competency testing.
Ability to accurately receive and transmit information by radio and telephone.
Ability to translate observations and information into legible, complete, and accurate reports.
No criminal record.
Maintain compliance with the UVA Health Northern VA Culpeper Vehicle Use Policy.
Constant standing; frequent walking and bending/stooping; effective communicative, auditory, and visual skills; attention to detail; ability to write legibly; and ability to lift, push, or pull 100 pounds. Safe Handling Equipment must be used for weights over 35 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Work 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 basic, field, and in-service training programs, including the Corporate Public Safety Training Plan.
Immediately notify the Director of Public Safety or Public Safety Manager of charges relating to vehicle operation and/or a criminal complaint.
Perform additional duties as assigned.