Public Safety Officer

Overview

We are seeking aPublic Safety Officer,sometimes referred to as aHospital Security OfficerorHealthcare Security Officer. ThePublicSafetyOfficerwill perform a range of security duties including electronic surveillance and routine manual patrols to ensure the safety of the facility.The Public Safety Officer will coordinate responses to incidents involving patients, staff, and visitors while enforcing policies and procedures fairly and consistently.The Public Safety Officer will collaborate with the Environment of Care Committee to support a multidisciplinary approach to safety and securityat our hospital.

Shift’s Available: Evenings

Employment Type:Full-Time

Hours: 3:00pm to 11:30pm (Some Weekends)

Location: Dallas Regional Medical Center– Mesquite, TX

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid vacation, sicktimeand holidays
• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
• Employer 401K options
• Tuition reimbursement options
• Life, disability, and other insurance options
• Many other amazing benefits

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

• Access Control and Patrols:monitor entrances, exits, and restricted areas; conduct regular interior and exterior patrols to deter theft, violence, or unsafe behavior
• Emergency Response:respond to emergency codes andassistwith crowd control, evacuation, or containment as needed
• De-escalation and Conflict Management:intervene in disruptive situations using de-escalation techniques to calm agitated patients or visitors, often in collaboration with clinical staff
• Patient and Visitor Assistance:escort patients or visitors safely through the facility, provide directions, andassistwith lost-and-found orpersonal propertyissues
• Incident Documentation:writedetailed reports on incidents, accidents, or safety hazards and report findings to supervisors or risk management

Qualifications

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:

1. Experience in Healthcare security or related field preferred

2. State Guard Certification Registration Card

3. High School Diploma or Equivalent required.

Facility Specific Requirements (facility may require items listed below):

1. State Driver’s license upon hire

2. Current DMV H6 report or Driving History Report

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Evenings

Equal Employment Opportunity

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