Public Safety Officer
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 community. The role supports safety at UVA Community Health facilities and may involve travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed. The position is full-time, day shift, scheduled 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., with rotating weekends. It is non-exempt and eligible for a $2,000 sign-on bonus. The officer conducts facility security checks, manages patient and visitor traffic in the Emergency Department, responds to security breaches and service calls, enforces applicable laws and facility policies, operates patrol vehicles safely, controls pedestrian and vehicle traffic, and enforces parking regulations. Additional duties may be assigned.
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, possess a valid driver's license, and meet the organization's motor vehicle record criteria.
- Complete CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification within six months of hire and maintain it throughout employment.
- Complete Basic Security Officer Certification through the International Association of Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) within six 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 turn observations and information into legible, complete, and accurate reports.
- No criminal record.
- Maintain compliance with the UVA Health Northern VA Culpeper Vehicle Use Policy.
- Satisfactorily complete all required organizational and departmental training programs.
- Physical capacity for constant standing, frequent walking, and bending or stooping; communicative, auditory, and visual proficiency; attention to detail; legible writing; and ability to lift, push, or pull up to 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 related to public safety.
- Respond to calls for service in accordance with 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, departmental, field, and in-service training, including the Corporate Public Safety Training Plan.
- Immediately notify the Director of Public Safety or Public Safety Manager of charges relating to motor vehicle operation or any criminal complaint.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Benefits
- $2,000 sign-on bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
