Public Safety Officer

Saint Francis Healthcare System•Cape Girardeau, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Public Safety Officers patrol the entire medical center campus to promote a climate of safety for all persons and property. They must effectively interact with the general public, administration, all departments and colleagues, as well as local, state and federal law enforcement, civil defense, fire department and ambulance personnel. Safety Officers respond to various requests for assistance to include reports of suspicious or criminal activity. They provide support to staff in handling disgruntled visitors as well as respond to other disturbances. The Safety Officer also responds to combative patient calls as part of the STARR team. They work under OSHA Blood and Body Fluids Category 1 and use Protective Personal Equipment (PPE) to reduce exposure risks. They control external access and release of deceased patients from Pathology. Safety Officers also investigate reports of motor vehicle accidents, property damage, and theft documenting events in detailed reports. They are proficient in the use video surveillance systems to monitor campus activity. They use various databases to access information needed to complete reports and/or investigations. They monitor fire safety and submit reports to ensure deficiencies are identified and corrected. They conduct Fire and Child Abduction drills and submit staff evaluation reports. They perform preventive maintenance inspections on campus fire extinguishers and are familiar with required responses and operation of fire, child abduction, and panic alarms systems. They investigate safety mishaps such as falls or other incidents involving injuries and prepare reports of such events. They maintain commissions as Notary Publics and provide notary services to patients, physicians, and colleagues. Safety Officers manage the inventory of Lost and Found Property and Patient Valuables. They perform courtesy services such as auto assists, escorts, and vehicle lockouts. They conduct hospital policy enforcement to include colleague parking and wear of identification badges.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED- required
Must obtain a City of Cape Girardeau Security license within 90 days of hire or transfer into this position.
Must gain BLS certification, provided by the medical center.
BLS Certification- required within 90 days of hire

Nice To Haves

One year in public safety sector preferred.

Responsibilities

Patrol the entire medical center campus to promote a climate of safety for all persons and property
Effectively interact with the general public, administration, all departments and colleagues, as well as local, state and federal law enforcement, civil defense, fire department and ambulance personnel
Respond to various requests for assistance to include reports of suspicious or criminal activity
Provide support to staff in handling disgruntled visitors as well as respond to other disturbances
Respond to combative patient calls as part of the STARR team
Work under OSHA Blood and Body Fluids Category 1 and use Protective Personal Equipment (PPE) to reduce exposure risks
Control external access and release of deceased patients from Pathology
Investigate reports of motor vehicle accidents, property damage, and theft documenting events in detailed reports
Proficient in the use video surveillance systems to monitor campus activity
Use various databases to access information needed to complete reports and/or investigations
Monitor fire safety and submit reports to ensure deficiencies are identified and corrected
Conduct Fire and Child Abduction drills and submit staff evaluation reports
Perform preventive maintenance inspections on campus fire extinguishers and are familiar with required responses and operation of fire, child abduction, and panic alarms systems
Investigate safety mishaps such as falls or other incidents involving injuries and prepare reports of such events
Maintain commissions as Notary Publics and provide notary services to patients, physicians, and colleagues
Manage the inventory of Lost and Found Property and Patient Valuables
Perform courtesy services such as auto assists, escorts, and vehicle lockouts
Conduct hospital policy enforcement to include colleague parking and wear of identification badges