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Prime Healthcare lists this Public Safety Officer opportunity in leavenworth, Kansas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Public Safety OfficerWe are seeking a Public Safety Officer, sometimes referred to as a Hospital Security Officer or Healthcare Security Officer. The Public Safety Officer will 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 security at our hospital. This position is on a per diem basis, meaning as needed.ResponsibilitiesAccess Control and Patrols: monitor entrances, exits, and restricted areas; conduct regular interior and exterior patrols to deter theft, violence, or unsafe behaviorEmergency Response: respond to emergency codes and assist with crowd control, evacuation, or containment as neededDe-escalation and Conflict Management: intervene in disruptive situations using de-escalation techniques to calm agitated patients or visitors, often in collaboration with clinical staffPatient and Visitor Assistance: escort patients or visitors safely through the facility, provide directions, and assist with lost-and-found or personal property issuesIncident Documentation: write detailed reports on incidents, accidents, or safety hazards and report findings to supervisors or risk managementQualificationsExperience in Healthcare security or related field preferredHigh School Diploma or Equivalent requiredCertification from IAHSS (International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety) preferredValid State Driver's license upon hire and maintained currentCurrent DMV reportEmployment StatusPer DiemShiftVariableEqual Employment OpportunityCompany is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights:
Worksite address
leavenworth, KS, 66048, US
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