What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Safety Officer position at CareSTL Health?
POSITION TITLE: Public Safety Officer
REPORTS TO: Director of Public Safety
CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt
CareSTL Health is seeking Public Safety Officers. Public Safety Officers are responsible for ensuring the routine safety and wellbeing of all staff, visitors, and patients across each of the organizations health center locations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The following information is considered the definition of essential functions but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. The Public Safety Officer may be reassigned duties and responsibilities at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other staffing reasons. Other duties may be assigned.
The following information is considered the definition of essential functions but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. The Public Safety Officer may be reassigned duties and responsibilities at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other staffing reasons. Other duties may be assigned.
1. Partners with Health Center staff to alleviate potential security threats.
2. Provides emergency response to a variety of situations.
3. Acts in the capacity of a safety escort to personnel, patients and visitor's requesting. escort.
4. Monitors facility to ensure that guidelines and policies are observed, utilizing electronic surveillance system(s), and physical tours of the health center areas.
5. Patrols buildings and parking lots on a routine basis and identify unsafe conditions and improperly secured areas/property to help prevent theft, injuries or damage.
Other duties as assigned.
JOB REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
• High School Diploma/GED as applicable
• Higher education as applicable
Experience:
• Must have 1-3 years of related experience in security.
• Experience in security in a healthcare setting is preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Good oral and verbal communication ski11s.
• Good organizational and self-motivational skills.
Transportation Requirement:
• Must have reliable transportation
• Must be able to travel up 20% of the time
Additional Eligibility Qualifications (licenses, programs, certificates, pre-employment check and post and annual screening(s).
• Current BLS/CPR Certification as applicable
• Shall obtain an Armed or Unarmed Security License through St. Louis County Private Security Division on the first day of employment with CareSTL Health.
**Completed all training courses that St. Louis County Private Security Division requires to maintain a valid Armed Security License.
Additional Information:
- Clinic hours are Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- 11 paid holidays per year.
- Full benefits package.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
*We believe that health care is right and not a privilege. At CARESTL HEALTH we are an equal opportunity employer healthcare center. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, sex, national origin, religion, veteran, or disability status.*