What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Safety Officer position at UnityPoint Health?
- Area of Interest: Support Services
- FTE/Hours per pay period: .01
- Department: Safety & Security
- Shift: Various shifts as needed
- Job ID: 162266
UnityPoint Health Information
Why UnityPoint Health?
Commitment to our Team – We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and an unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.
- Caring is what we do, and it starts with our team members: expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program as we support you both personally and professionally.
- You can only give your best when you feel your best, and we help you live well with dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members to give you peace of mind.
- We strive to make things easier and more personal in health care to set us apart from the rest, and you can experience that commitment through early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, a tuition reimbursement program designed to help you further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family in the way that works for you.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – At UnityPoint Health, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. Our collective goal is to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected.
Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.
Hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work at https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org
Overview
Public Safety Officer
UnityPoint Health-Fort Dodge
PRN, various shifts as needed
Responsibilities
Public Safety Officers provide positive customer relations with guests, employees, and co-workers while providing a safe and secure environment. The Public Safety Officer undertakes activities designed to identify, deter, abate, or correct situations; both routine and emergent that are within the scope of responsibility for the department, as they occur on hospital owned or controlled property. Assists with patients, visitors, and staff as needed or requested. Records relevant calls, monitors security cameras, and other equipment as directed.
Qualifications
Education:
High school diploma or its equivalent.
Experience:
Two years’ experience as a Public Safety Officer or related profession desirable
License(s)/Certification(s):
Management of Aggressive Behavior – refer to Job Description Addendum
Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Must be able to drive all kinds of vehicles in a safe manner, including manual transmissions. Ability to work effectively with others and to communicate effectively verbally. Integrity, initiative, flexibility and friendliness. Must be able to be covered by TRMC insurance. Demonstrate strong ability to learn, retain and use a wide variety of information to be used in directing anyone presenting themselves for service. Reflect a professional, well-groomed pleasant image to the public. Interacts well with others. Demonstrates excellent customer service skills.
Other:
Portable radio, fire safety equipment, master keys, pepper gas, communications equipment, computer, CCTV, metal detector, door access and surveillance equipment.
