Security - Public Safety Officer

Overview

The responsibility of the Public Safety Officer is to provide a safe and secure environment, which is conducive to good health care. Provides a high visibility presence and proactively patrols campus facilities and property in preventing security related incidents and unsafe conditions. Responds to emergencies and security related events and initiates the appropriate action.

• Maintains a high visibility presence and proactively patrols campus facilities and property in preventing security related incidents and unsafe conditions.
• Responds to emergencies and public safety incidents and initiates the appropriate actions per organization and department policies and guidelines.
• Conducts investigations of accidents and security related incidents and initiates appropriate follow-up per organization and department polices and guidelines.
• Prepares incident reports and other documentation in a clear, concise, and accurate manner.
• Knowledge of de-escalation techniques and methods and the ability to verbally de-escalate hostile or combative situations.
• Knowledge of appropriate Use of Force techniques and methods, and federal, state and local statutes/regulations, which governs Use of Force.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge verbally and practicality.
• Responds to behavioral health events (Behavioral-Health Emergency Response Team - BERT), collaborates with clinical and medical staff, and takes appropriate action to keep patient and staff safe.
• Knowledge of behavioral health policies and protocols, including the appropriate use of restraints.
• Responsible for the safety and security of the helipad and helicopter operations.
• Assists patients, visitors and staff by providing information, safety escorts, along with other public safety related assistance.
• Monitors and assists with traffic control, parking enforcement and crowd control duties as assigned.
• Participates in training and certification sessions; maintains all necessary certifications.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Prior law enforcement or campus/healthcare public safety experience preferred.
• Valid Delaware Driver's License required with no more than 3 moving violations on current driving record.
• CPR/AED Certification.
• Completion of the International Association Healthcare Security & Safety Basic Course and Examination is preferred within 1 year of employment.

• Clear Communication Skills Both Written and Verbal
• Knowledge Of Basic Computer Programs
• Able To Keep Confidential Information Regarding Patients, Team Members
• Able To Withstand Crisis Situations
• Has Skills to Provides Customer Service to Patients, Team Members and Visitors
• Proof Of Current/Valid Car Insurance
• Experience With Excel, Power Point, Word, Visio, Etc.
• Valid DL With No More Than 3 Moving Violations

• BLS - Basic Life Saving certification

• High school graduate or equivalent

USD $17.00/Hr.

USD $26.35/Hr.