Public Safety Officer I & II, III - Full Time Nights

POSITION SUMMARY

Under minimal supervision, performs the duties of a Public Safety Officer I for the Public Safety department. The Public Safety Officer I will conduct vehicle and foot patrols, patient restraints, incident report writing, public relations, emergency preparedness, door unlocks / locks, guest assistance, access control, and de-escalation of hostile visitors, employees or patients. The Public Safety Officer I will have a general understanding of the CCTV system. Extensive radio communication among the officers and dispatch to effectively respond to calls of service.

This position requires the full understanding and activate participation in fulfilling the mission of Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital (MLKCH).  It is expected that the employee will demonstrate behavior consistent with the core values of the hospital.  The employee shall support Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital’s strategic plan and the goals and direction of the quality and performance improvement process activities therein.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct vehicle and foot patrol procedures in order to assure a safer, more secure environment for our employees, physicians, patients and guests
• Provide timely responses to calls for service
• Comprehensive radio communications proficiency
• Incident investigations of all minor and major facility interactions, including all criminal investigations
• Completion of all assigned reports, daily logs and required forms in orer to assure timely and complete documentation of security department activity
• Provides high quality professional services to employees, patients, physicians and guests in and around the hospital facility to assure continuous flow of information in and out of the command center to all appropriate security personnel and emergency agencies
• Conducts his / herself in a professional manner, consistent with the authority of the job
• Reporting safety violations to appropriate leadership or department personnel
• Assisting hospital personnel with disruptive and non-compliant patient restraints, as requested by medical personnel
• Safety and security response to all audible fire alarms within the hospital facility
• Access control at assigned posts
• General knowledge of the CCTV system and ability to effectively monitor all surveillance cameras
• Maintain external relationship with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies
• Other duties as assigned by a Public Safety Supervisor or above

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

A.   Education

B.  Qualifications / Experience

C.   Special Skills / Knowledge

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