Public Safety Officer - Security - Fulltime

Become part of the Beebe team – an inclusive team positioned in a vibrant, coastal community. Enjoy a fulfilling career as you support the health of our patients and a team focused on excellence.

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 policies and guidelines.
• Prepares incident reports and other documentation in a clear, concise, and accurate manner.
• Demonstrates knowledge of de‑escalation techniques and methods and can verbally de‑escalate hostile or combative situations.
• Knowledge of appropriate Use of Force techniques and methods, and federal, state and local statutes/regulations that govern Use of Force.
• Can demonstrate knowledge verbally and in practice.
• Responds to behavioral health events (Behavioral‑Health Emergency Response Team, BERT), collaborates with clinical and medical staff, and takes appropriate action to keep patients 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, and 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 preferably within 1 year of employment.

• Clear communication skills – written and verbal.
• Knowledge of basic computer programs.
• Ability to keep confidential information regarding patients and team members.
• Ability to withstand crisis situations.
• Provides customer service to patients, team members, and visitors.
• Proof of current/valid car insurance.
• Experience with Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio, etc.
• Valid driving license with no more than 3 moving violations.

• BLS – Basic Life Saving certification.

• High school graduate or equivalent.

Entry: USD $17.00 per hour – Max: USD $26.35 per hour.