Public Safety Officer

Location:

Fort Wayne, IN. Department:
Parkview Health Department of Public Safety Support Services. Shift: Full Time Benefit Eligible – 1800‑0630 D Squad – Nights.

Under the direction of the Deputy Chief/Manager and the Captain/Supervisor, this role provides for the physical security of all Parkview-owned buildings, equipment, and grounds. It administers related nonprofessional services necessary in assisting patients and their families, creating a safe campus environment with an emphasis on customer relations and service excellence. The officer enhances the patient experience by proactively ensuring a safe and secure environment.

Typical functions include, but are not limited to:

• Foot and vehicle patrol
• Escort functions
• Collecting data for the preparation of crime and other event reports
• Access control
• Lost and found
• Handling of patient valuables
• Pick up and release of deceased patients
• Assisting the Samaritan Crew and other medical service air crews with patient unloading from helicopters
• Delivering services to all customers, both internal and external, in a cheerful, respectful, and cordial manner

Must be a high school graduate or hold a GED. An associate’s degree in a related field is preferred.

Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license at the time of hire, a current CPR certification within 90 days of hire, and a Nonviolent Crisis Intervention program certification within six (6) months of hire.

No experience is required; however prior Security Officer, Police, or Military Police experience is preferred.

• Computer literate
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Physically able to handle disoriented, disruptive, or combative individuals
• Available to work nights, weekends, and holidays outside of normal scheduled work hours
• Available to work at any Parkview-owned site as needed
• Successful criminal background check
• Must possess 20/40 vision with both eyes
• Must be able to lift, push, and pull 70 lbs.
• Demonstrates ability to multitask and work independently using critical thinking skills