Public Safety Officer

St. Joseph Medical Center•Kansas City, MO

9d•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 collaborates with the Environment of Care Committee to support a multidisciplinary approach to hospital safety and security. This is a full-time position at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. The listed schedule is 1:30 PM–10:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday, and 5:30 AM–2:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Experience in healthcare security or a related field.

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 to 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 facility policies and procedures fairly and consistently.
Collaborate with the Environment of Care Committee on hospital safety and security.