What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Safety Officer position at Loretto Hospital?
Summary
Under general supervision, the Public Safety Officer is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and staff within the hospital premises. This role involves monitoring and patrolling the facility to prevent and respond to incidents, ensuring compliance with hospital policies and procedures, and providing exceptional customer service to all individuals on site. In addition, under direct supervision, assists in the vehicular transportation of elderly and handicapped patients to and from Loretto Hospital or other designated locations.
Key responsibilities include monitoring surveillance systems, conducting regular safety inspections, controlling traffic inside and outside buildings, performing related public safety duties as assigned and addressing any security concerns or emergencies promptly and effectively. The Public Safety Officer will collaborate with hospital staff and law enforcement as needed to resolve conflicts and maintain order. Strong communication skills, a keen sense of observation, and the ability to remain calm under pressure are essential for success in this position.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
- Current CPR and CPI certifications are required.
- Possession of a valid "PERC" Card preferred
- One or more years of security guard/officer training or experience preferred.
- Must have full working knowledge of security principles and practices.
- Full working knowledge of hospital safety procedures preferred
- Basic knowledge of body mechanics and transportation procedures preferred
- Full working knowledge of city boundaries and locations preferred
- Excellent communication skills are imperative.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the personnel so classified.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms: climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
