Public Safety Officer- Farmville​/Limbo

The Public Safety Officer (Non-Sworn) is a professional, uniformed first-responder position within the Department of Public Safety. This position provides emergency response, public safety, physical security, protection, and preparedness services throughout the Centra Health organization.
This is an entry-level training position designed to prepare qualified candidates for advancement into a sworn law enforcement role within Centra Public Safety. Successful Non-Sworn Public Safety Officers will be expected to complete all required departmental training, certifications, and applicable law enforcement requirements necessary for advancement.
The Public Safety Officer (Non-Sworn) must demonstrate sound judgment, professionalism, integrity, communication skills, and the ability to remain composed during emergency, confrontational, and potentially dangerous situations. This position requires regular interaction with patients, visitors, staff, law enforcement agencies, emergency responders, and members of the public.
Public Safety Officers (Non-Sworn) are expected to consistently contribute to a safe and secure healthcare environment while recognizing and supporting patient- and family-centered care.

Upon successful completion of the Non-Sworn Public Safety Officer program and required law enforcement training, individuals advancing into a sworn Public Safety Officer position will be entrusted with law enforcement authority and responsibilities. Sworn officers are expected to enforce applicable laws, investigate incidents, detain individuals when legally authorized, and affect arrests when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Monitors the conduct of patients, visitors, staff, and other individuals on Centra property and responds appropriately to safety, security, and public safety concerns.
• Identifies, approaches, and interviews with unauthorized or suspicious persons as appropriate.
• Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls for service throughout assigned Centra facilities.
• Assists with de-escalating aggressive, combative, emotionally distressed, or otherwise disruptive individuals using approved verbal and physical intervention techniques.
• Uses approved physical control and restraint techniques when necessary and authorized, including assisting with patients who present an immediate threat to themselves or others in accordance with applicable law, departmental procedures, and hospital policy.
• Develops the knowledge, judgment, communication skills, and practical abilities necessary to transition into a sworn law enforcement position.
• Participates in required training involving de-escalation, use of force, legal authority, defensive tactics, firearms, emergency response, report writing, and other law enforcement/public safety functions as assigned.
• Completes accurate, detailed, clear, and professional incident reports and other required documentation.
• Monitors video surveillance systems, security alarms, fire alarms, and other safety systems and responds according to established protocols.
• Conducts patrols of hospital buildings, parking areas, grounds, and other Centra-owned or operated properties.
• Monitors parking areas, documents violations, and enforces applicable parking regulations.
• Performs and supports weapons screening and detection operations in accordance with established protocols, including the use of fixed and handheld detection equipment.
• Identifies, assesses, and responds appropriately to weapons detection of alarms or potential threats, conducts secondary screenings, and maintains professionalism and safety throughout all interactions.
• Secures property, equipment, restricted areas, and other locations as necessary to prevent theft, damage, unauthorized access, or other negative…