Public Safety Screeners

Job Summary

The Sarasota Memorial Public Safety Team is hiring now. Apply today.

Receives emergency and non-emergency telephone calls from staff and the public for Public Safety services; determines the nature of the call and the resources necessary to respond. Monitors Public Safety radio communications; maintains contact with Public Safety units to track officer status and respond to need for additional resources; monitors various radio channels to keep abreast of county-wide activities affecting SMH.

Dispatches Public Safety Officers to security issues concerning patients, visitors, personnel, and property. Monitors video surveillance cameras and/or alarms for SMH Main Campus and offsite Ambulatory facilities to identify suspicious activity. Updates and maintains electronic records and logs of data pertaining to calls and activities. Controls access to and egress from sensitive areas. Screens non-emergency calls for service; provides requested information or directs callers to the proper person, department or agency.

Communicates with callers to determine the nature of the call and provide appropriate assistance; maintains composure to ensure that complete and accurate information is transmitted to public safety and medical personnel. May assist with the training of new communications personnel. Demonstrates customer service excellence.

An officer assigned to this addendum shall perform a majority, but may not perform all of the duties listed in the immediate job description. Officers assigned to this addendum as “Screening Officers” will be primarily responsible for a fixed post, access control of sensitive areas, screening and identification of individuals entering sensitive areas, and operation of the Visitor Management System.

• IAHSS Certified Healthcare Security Officer (CHSO) certification within ninety (90) days from date of hire and maintained active throughout employment.
• A favorable driving record and background check.
• Flexibility in work schedule with the ability to work on other shifts when needed.

• Prior security experience.
• The ability to maintain a professional, confident demeanor in stressful situations.
• Competency in use of computers.
• The ability to perform duties independently and with good judgment.
• Demonstrated exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

High School Diploma, GED or Certificate.

Valid Driver’s License.

Sarasota Memorial Hospital was recently recognized again by ranking #1 Hospital in the Region by the U.S. News's Best Hospital report by scoring a Perfect 10! It was also designated a national “standout” hospital for earning top ratings in all evaluated conditions and procedures – an accomplishment achieved by less than 1% of the 4000+ hospitals. Our system has also earned Magnet® recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), as well as additional accolades:
Gallup Great Workplace 2018; recipient of an “A” grade for Patient Safety. SMH is Magnet designated and the only provider of Level II trauma services, obstetrical services, and Level III neonatal intensive care in Sarasota County.

Every day, our patients at Sarasota Memorial Health Care System receive a first-class experience in care from a team on a mission to deliver the highest level of care in America. In the process of rising to that challenge, one by one, our people are finding their purpose and feeling their impact. Now it is your turn to see yourself here.

• 5-Star Quality Rating – SMH–Sarasota is the only hospital in Florida to earn the federal CMS' highest rating every year since its inception.
• 50 Best Hospitals – SMH ranked among U.S. News & World Report's 50 Best Hospitals in two specialties, Rehabilitation and Obstetrics/Gynecology in 2023–2024, and among the nation's top 10% high performers in 18 other medical specialties, procedures and conditions.
• World's Best Hospitals – SMH–Sarasota has made Newsweek's prestigious list six years in a row, since the global rankings began in 2019.
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