Public Safety Officer Lead of PSA's 2nd shift

Overview

At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best. Children’s Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well‑being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country.

We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today.

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Responsible for serving in a leadership role, overseeing the work of security staff engaged in patrolling and securing CHW facilities, grounds and personnel. In doing so, it includes performing the responsibilities of a Security Officer and, in the absence of the Supervisor, providing leadership functions, to include assigning personnel to posts or patrol, interpreting CHW policies and procedures, training, equipping and directing security personnel, and working toward positive resolution of internal and external customer issues.

• Ability to read and write in order to review and complete required incident reports and perform various recordkeeping activities at a level normally acquired through completion of high school. Post‑high school coursework in criminal justice or an equivalent field of study preferred.
• At least three years of previous security experience required. Experience as a uniformed security officer in a leadership role in healthcare security, corporate security, law enforcement, and/or military service preferred.
• Currently certified or able to successfully complete departmental training in Defensive and Arrest Tactics (DAAT) or Defensive Tactics for Security (DTS) within 3 months of hire.
• Completion of the International Association of Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) Advanced Certification within 90 days of hire.
• Currently hold or successfully complete CPR certification – Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers through American Heart Association or American Red Cross within 3 months of hire.
• Ability to successfully complete all required introductory and annual competency training processes.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with a variety of hospital employees, staff and visitors, sometimes in stressful situations.
• Intermediate computer skills to utilize equipment and systems (PC software applications, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, CAD, Incident Reporting, Surveillance Systems, etc.) at a level normally acquired through attendance at technical courses or related experience.
• Analytical skills to inspect hospital areas, ensure security of all hospital staff, visitors and patients, and prepare security incident reports and missing property reports.
• Physical requirements:
  
  medium physical demand level; combined walking and standing for up to 100% of the work shift, occasional running, ability to climb several flights of stairs, carry equipment, kneeling/squatting for brief periods, lift up to 50 lbs., assist individuals, and restrain disruptive individuals as needed. Ability to assess safety situations.
• Requires a valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and ability to be insured by CHHS carrier.

Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law.

BLS – Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider, American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council;
Driver’s License – State of Wisconsin