Public Safety Officer - Day Shift

Public Safety Officer I – Day Shift

Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital | St. Petersburg, Florida

Join the Public Safety team at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital and help create a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for patients, families, visitors, and staff. As a Public Safety Officer I, you will serve as a visible presence throughout the hospital, respond to emergencies, provide customer service, and support the hospital's mission of delivering exceptional pediatric care.

The Public Safety Officer I is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of patients, visitors, and staff throughout the facility. This role works closely with healthcare professionals to maintain a safe and orderly environment, respond to emergencies, provide assistance as needed, and ensure no weapons or other prohibited items enter the hospital. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking a meaningful career in healthcare security.

Full-Time Day Shift

• Patrol assigned areas of the hospital, including patient care units, entrances, parking areas, and exterior grounds.
• Monitor surveillance cameras, alarm systems, and access control points to identify and respond to security concerns.
• Respond promptly to requests for assistance from patients, visitors, and staff.
• Provide escorts, directions, and customer service support.
• Assist with visitor screening, access control, and enforcement of hospital safety policies.
• Conduct routine inspections of emergency exits, safety equipment, and life safety systems.
• Support emergency response efforts, drills, special events, and crowd control activities.
• Collaborate with clinical staff, security personnel, and emergency responders during critical incidents.
• Complete incident reports and maintain accurate documentation of security-related activities.
• Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and respect in all interactions.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license and the ability to maintain driving privileges in accordance with Johns Hopkins Health System requirements.
• Must be at least 21 years old to apply. Exceptions may be considered for candidates with military, law enforcement, or comparable healthcare security experience.
• Successful completion of post-hire training and certification requirements, including CPR, Stop the Bleed, Narcan, and De-escalation training.
• Possession of a Florida Security "D" License or the ability to obtain the license within 180 days of employment.

As part of the pre‑employment process, a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check and a Samba Safety risk assessment will be conducted.

• Candidates must have no more than 5 points on their MVR
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• Candidates must have no more than 8 points from driving‑related infractions, violations, or convictions on their Samba Safety risk assessment.
• Candidates must have no more than 15 points resulting from any non‑valid license status (expired, suspended, revoked, etc.) on their Samba Safety risk assessment.
• Both assessments are completed separately. Failure to meet either requirement will result in disqualification from the pre‑employment process.

• One year of security, healthcare security, law enforcement, military, or customer service experience.
• Additional education or coursework in security, law enforcement, criminal justice, or healthcare‑related fields.
• Healthcare security certifications such as Certified Healthcare Security Officer (CHSO) or Certified Healthcare Protection Administrator (CHPA).

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions during emergencies.
• Excellent customer service and conflict‑resolution skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations in a healthcare environment.
• Commitment to professionalism, confidentiality, and patient‑centered service.

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to climb stairs, bend, stoop, squat, and reach as needed.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to safely assist in restraining or apprehending aggressive…