Public Safety Officer I (Evenings/Weekends)

We’re a Little Different

Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service.

At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals – careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its “Top 100 Places to Work.”

Overview:

Provide fire, safety, and security protection for Mercys coworkers, patients, and visitors. Promotes and practices fire and safety prevention. Performs all duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our Mission, Values, and Mercy Service Standards.

1.1 Provides a presence throughout the Mercy properties and buildings via foot, bicycle and vehicular patrols.2.1 Enforces Mercy policy to ensure safety and security for guests and coworkers. Request police assistance when appropriate.3.1 Checks to ensure that specific doors are locked at appropriate times, and areas found open are searched, secured and reported as found insecure to appropriate department head4.1 Picks up valuables for safe keeping of patients, documenting the pickup with a staff member witnessing the procedure. Secures found property so that it may be returned to the proper owner5.1 Responds to calls for both non-violent and violent patient assists that include but are not limited to:- Patient lifts- Elopements- Assists clinical staff in restraining patients when necessary6.1 Greets everyone they encounter and provide escorts to guests and patients on Mercy property to where they need to go unless en-route to a high priority call7.1 Communicates information to manager and director on matters of importance in a timely manner8.1 Demonstrates competence and understanding of robbery, intrusion and infant alarm systems and CCTV and recording devices throughout the Medical Center and parking garages9.1 Responds to alarms, codes and dispatches for assistance.10.1 All other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Education:- High School Diploma- 18 years of age or older

Licensure:- Valid State drivers license- Valid local, state or federal Public Safety/Security licensure as required (within 90 days of hire)

Certification/Registration: Complete Basic 16hr Public Safety/Security course within 180 days of hire (May be done as part of licensure) Federal, State, and Municipal licensure allowable timeframes will have precedence over internally established timeframes for IAHSS certification.

Other Skills and Knowledge: Ability to read and write the English language

Preferred Education: College degree

Prefeffed Experience: Previous Security, Military or Law Enforcement 

We Offer Great Benefits:

Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period!

We’re bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.

At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We’re expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.

What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?

Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We’re also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that’s just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.

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