What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Safety Officer II position at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital?
Summary
The Public Safety Officer II is responsible for providing advanced security services to ensure the safety of patients, staff, and visitors. This role involves mentoring junior officers, coordinating emergency responses, and implementing security protocols. The role plays a crucial role in maintaining a secure and safe environment within the healthcare facility. Ensures no one enters the hospital with any weapons or other unpermitted objects that would potentially cause a safety issue within our hospital.
Shift: 40 Hours Per Week, Evening Shift
Location: St. Petersburg, FL
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform all functions.
Education:
We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.
Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.
The Public Safety Officer II is responsible for providing advanced security services to ensure the safety of patients, staff, and visitors. This role involves mentoring junior officers, coordinating emergency responses, and implementing security protocols. The role plays a crucial role in maintaining a secure and safe environment within the healthcare facility. Ensures no one enters the hospital with any weapons or other unpermitted objects that would potentially cause a safety issue within our hospital.
Shift: 40 Hours Per Week, Evening Shift
Location: St. Petersburg, FL
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform all functions.
- Perform comprehensive security patrols throughout the healthcare facility, including high-risk and sensitive areas.
- Respond promptly and effectively to complex security incidents, emergencies, and alarms.
- Oversee access control measures and ensure proper identification and authorization of individuals entering secure areas.
- Provide mentorship to junior public safety officers, fostering their professional development.
- Assist investigations of security incidents, including theft, vandalism, and disturbances, and prepare detailed incident reports.
- Coordinate with local law enforcement and emergency services as necessary during incidents.
- Maintain accurate records of security activities and incidents for regulatory and internal review.
- Participate in the development and implementation of emergency preparedness plans.
- Conduct regular emergency drills and exercises to enhance readiness and response capabilities.
- Serve as a key contact during emergencies, coordinating response efforts and providing leadership.
- Assist training sessions for security staff on advanced security techniques, emergency response, and customer service.
- Stay informed about the latest security technologies and best practices in healthcare security.
- Assist in developing training materials and programs to enhance the skills and knowledge of the security team.
- Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local safety and security regulations.
- Prepare for and assist with regulatory inspections and audits.
- Implement and enforce policies and procedures to maintain a safe and secure environment.
- Operate and monitor advanced security systems, including surveillance cameras, access control systems, and alarm systems.
- Report and follow up on any malfunctions or issues with security equipment.
- Recommend and assist in implementing technology upgrades to improve security operations.
- Provide a high level of customer service, assisting patients, visitors, and staff with security-related concerns. PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER II JOB DESCRIPTION Johns Hopkins Health System
- Address security-related complaints and resolve conflicts in a professional manner.
- Promote a positive image of the public safety department through effective communication and service
Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Additional training or education in criminal justice, public safety, or a related field is preferred
We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.
Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.
