Public Safety Officer

Mission Regional Medical Center•Mission, TX

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 collaborates with the Environment of Care Committee to support a multidisciplinary approach to safety and security at the hospital. Mission Regional Medical Center is a 297-bed, non-profit hospital providing inpatient and outpatient services to the Rio Grande Valley. The hospital describes itself as an award-winning team dedicated to quality, compassion, and community.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
CPR certification is required within 30 days of hire.
State driver's license upon hire (facility-specific requirement).
Current DMV H6 report (facility-specific requirement).

Nice To Haves

Experience in healthcare security or a related field.
Texas DPS Level II Non-Commission State Guard Certification Registration Card.

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, 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.
Coordinate responses to incidents involving patients, staff, and visitors and enforce facility policies and procedures fairly and consistently.
Collaborate with the Environment of Care Committee on safety and security.