What are the responsibilities and job description for the Officer (Public Safety) position at St. Bernard Hospital and Health Care Center?
Job Overview
This position requires a dedicated individual who is passionate about ensuring public safety through vigilance, professionalism, and effective communication. The Public Safety Officer plays a crucial role in maintaining a safe and secure environment for all individuals within the facility. This position involves monitoring premises, enforcing regulations, and responding to emergencies to ensure the safety of staff, visitors, and property. The ideal candidate will possess strong observational skills, a commitment to public safety, and the ability to handle conflict effectively.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED.
- PERC certification/20-hour security certification.
- Current State I.D or Current Driver’s license with good driving record.
- Minimum of two (2) years of security experience in a hospital setting. (Preferred)
Responsibilities:
- Patrol (foot or mobile) and monitor hospital properties for unauthorized persons. If needed, redirect or escort from property.
- Ensure the safety of patients, visitors, employees, contractors, and volunteers.
- Provide escort service for staff or visitors upon request.
- Monitor all visitors and staff for proper identification.
- Enforce and maintain visitor control in accordance with hospital regulations regarding visiting hours, age of visitor, and number of visitors per patient.
- Perform bag checks of employees leaving hospital property at designated areas.
- Check for hazards and unsafe conditions.
- Enforce parking restrictions on hospital premises.
- Ensure current city, state, and federal laws and regulations are enforced with regards to the hospital.
- Maintain a professional and courteous relationship with the public and law enforcement agencies.
- Initiate incident reports covering specific types of security situations or incidents and submit to supervisor.
- Inform supervisor regarding serious and/or pertinent situations.
- Perform pick-ups and/or deliveries in the absence of Driver.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.50 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $24
