Public Safety Officer

Job Description
Public Safety Officer
Job Code: SO5515
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Full-time Nights
6p-6a with weekends rotate

This position is eligible for $2,000 Sign on Bonus!

We are ushering in a new era of healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Community Health, part of the world-class UVA Health academic health system, we are committed to caring for the whole person by building meaningful connections with our patients i n the local setting of UVA Health’s community hospitals, outpatient locations, and provider offices.

By combining our team’s talent and expertise, the breadth of capabilities across the entire UVA Health system, and our dedication to community wellness, we are bringing expert care close to home.

As a member of the UVA Community Health team, individuals contribute to patient care decisions, support advanced medical technologies, and experience the satisfaction of making a difference in people’s lives every day.

The Public Safety Officer-Senior applies the job skills necessary to provide a safe and secure environment for improving the health of our communities.

High School Diploma or GED required.

6 months of satisfactory experience as a Public Safety Officer at a UVA Health Northern VA Culpeper hospital or facility required. Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.

IAHSS Basic and Advanced Training Certifications required. Driver's license in applicable state required.

Employees who are hired into a position that requires the employee to drive a vehicle on behalf of the corporation must possess a valid driver’s license, be 21 years of age or older and have a Motor Vehicle records verification. Records must meet the criteria set forth in Vehicles – Company Owned/ Leased - NH-LD-RM-3. Driving records will be reviewed and vetted upon hire and must align with UVA Community Health standards.

Public contact experience. Satisfactorily completes all required organizational and departmental basic, field, and in-service training programs including the Corporate Public Safety Training Plan. Basic computer skills. Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skills validation and competency testing. Ability to accurately receive and transmit information by radio and telephone. Ability to translate observations and information into legible, complete, and accurate reports.

No criminal record. Maintains compliance with the UVA Health Northern VA Culpeper Vehicle Use Policy (NHLD-FM-3). Immediately notifies Director of Public Safety or Public Safety Manager of any and all charges relating to the operation of a motor vehicle and/or criminal complaint.

Security, law enforcement or military experience.

• Security:
  Provides a safe and secure environment at all facilities.
  • Makes security checks of facilities during non-operating hours.
  • Controls patient and visitor traffic in Emergency Department.
  • Responds to security breaches when detected or dispatched.
• Investigations:
  Investigates suspicious activities and takes appropriate action.
  • Interviews complainants, victims, and witnesses.
  • Conducts preliminary investigations.
  • Provides appropriate assistance to law enforcement officers upon request.
  • Completes reports.
• Professional
  
  Competency:
  
  Enforces applicable federal, state, and local laws as they relate to public safety.
  • Responds to calls for service in accordance with established priorities.
  • Operates patrol vehicles safely and in accordance with Public Safety policies and procedures.
  • Controls pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
  • Enforces parking regulations in accordance with hospital or facility policies and procedures.

The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.

Medium to Heavy Physical Demand:
The job requires constant standing, frequently walking, and bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull 100 lbs. For any weight over 35 lbs.,…