Public Safety Officer

St. Joseph Medical Center•Kansas City, MO

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Public Safety Officer performs security duties, including electronic surveillance and routine manual patrols, to help ensure facility safety. The role coordinates responses to incidents involving patients, staff, and visitors and enforces policies and procedures fairly and consistently. The officer also collaborates with the Environment of Care Committee to support a multidisciplinary approach to safety and security at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. This is a full-time, day-shift position working 40 hours per week, from 5:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
State Guard Certification Registration Card.
State driver's license upon hire, if required by the facility.
Current DMV H6 report or Driving History Report, if required by the facility.

Nice To Haves

Experience in healthcare security or a related field preferred.

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.
Use de-escalation techniques to address disruptive situations and calm agitated patients or visitors, 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.
Coordinate responses to incidents involving patients, staff, and visitors and enforce policies and procedures fairly and consistently.
Collaborate with the Environment of Care Committee to support safety and security at the hospital.
Perform electronic surveillance and routine manual patrols.