Public Safety Officer

UVA Health•Culpeper, VA

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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 position is full-time, works nights from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., and includes rotating weekends. It is eligible for a $2,000 sign-on bonus. The role is classified as non-exempt and does not supervise positions. The officer provides security at facilities, conducts checks during non-operating hours, controls patient and visitor traffic in the Emergency Department, and responds to security breaches and other calls for service. The officer applies relevant laws and facility policies, operates patrol vehicles safely, manages pedestrian and vehicular traffic, and enforces parking regulations. Additional duties may be assigned. The role may require use of safety equipment, such as a HEPA mask, for infection prevention. Travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town may be needed. There are no on-call responsibilities as directed. The base compensation range is $19.28–$29.51 per hour; individual compensation depends on qualifications, prior work experience, and/or education. The range excludes applicable incentive compensation such as shift differentials and other incentives for eligible positions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Work experience involving public interactions.
Valid driver's license in the applicable state.
For positions requiring driving on behalf of the corporation: be at least 21 years old, maintain a valid driver's license, and pass motor vehicle records verification meeting UVA Community Health standards.
CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification within six months of hire and maintained throughout employment.
Basic Security Officer Certification through the International Association of Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) within six months of hire and maintained throughout employment.
Complete required organizational and departmental training programs, including the Corporate Public Safety Training Plan.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to complete generic and department-specific skills validation and competency testing.
Ability to accurately receive and transmit information by radio and telephone.
Ability to prepare legible, complete, and accurate reports from observations and information.
No criminal record.
Maintain compliance with the UVA Health Northern VA Culpeper Vehicle Use Policy.
Constant standing; frequent walking and bending/stooping; communicative, auditory, and visual proficiency; attention to detail and legible writing; ability to lift, push, or pull 100 pounds. Safe Handling Equipment must be used for weights over 35 pounds.
Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed.

Nice To Haves

Related-field work experience, 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 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 relating to public safety.
Respond to calls for service according to established priorities.
Operate patrol vehicles safely and in accordance with Public Safety policies and procedures.
Control pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
Enforce parking regulations according to hospital or facility policies and procedures.
Complete required organizational and departmental basic, field, and in-service training programs, 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 and/or a criminal complaint.
Perform additional duties as assigned.