Public Safety Officer
Prime Healthcare•Gadsden, AL
•Onsite
About The Position
The Public Safety Officer, also referred to as a Hospital Security Officer or Healthcare Security Officer, performs security duties including electronic surveillance and routine manual patrols to help ensure facility safety. 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 Riverview Regional Medical Center in Gadsden, Alabama.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Obtain State Guard Certification Registration Card within six months of hire and maintain it.
- Current state driver's license upon hire.
- Current DMV H6 report.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in healthcare security or related experience.
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.
- Intervene in disruptive situations using de-escalation techniques, 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 on incidents, accidents, or safety hazards and report findings to supervisors or risk management.
- Enforce facility policies and procedures fairly and consistently.
- Collaborate with the Environment of Care Committee on facility safety and security.
Benefits
- Full benefits at Prime Healthcare; specific benefits are not listed in the posting.
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Education Level
High school or GED
