Public Safety Officer

Lee Health•Fort Myers, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Public Safety Officer patrols assigned locations in all weather conditions, on foot or in a variety of vehicles. Patrol areas include hospitals, business occupancy areas, and other assigned areas. The officer helps maintain a safe and secure environment, assists visitors, patients, employees, and others with general Public Safety and safety issues, responds immediately to emergency and disaster situations, and assists patient care staff as required. The officer follows broad instructions and established System policies, as well as applicable local, state, and federal laws. The role requires a high standard of ethics, moral conduct, confidentiality, and professionalism. Officers maintain a flexible schedule and must be able to respond to any Lee Health location. Additional duties may be assigned as needed to complete a task or mission. The position may require physically engaging and controlling acts of aggression or threatened violence and is armed qualified. Employees who are not eligible for armed status may not obtain a position level higher than Public Safety Officer I.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
At least 1 year of general security, law enforcement, military, or other related experience.
Valid Florida driver’s license within 30 days of employment.
Class D Security License from the Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services, or proof of application (state-issued acknowledgement card), within the first 30 days of employment; provide proof of the state-issued license within 90 days.
Must be eligible to obtain a Class G license.
All licenses and certifications must remain current and active.
Basic computer skills, including typing, using Public Safety software programs, and writing concise, detailed reports with proper spelling and grammar.
Ability to use basic electronics and Public Safety equipment, including a digital camera, closed-circuit television equipment, Digital Video Recorders/DVDs, multiple-line telephones, and handheld radio.

Nice To Haves

Healthcare security experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Patrol assigned areas in all weather conditions, on foot or in a variety of vehicles.
Help maintain a safe and secure environment.
Assist visitors, patients, employees, and others with general Public Safety and safety issues.
Respond immediately to emergency and disaster situations.
Assist patient care staff as required.
Follow established System policies and applicable local, state, and federal laws while carrying out duties.
Maintain ethics, moral conduct, confidentiality, and professionalism.
Maintain a flexible schedule and respond to any Lee Health location.
Complete additional duties as needed to accomplish assigned tasks or missions.
Engage and physically control acts of aggression or threatened acts of violence when required.