What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Safety Coordinator - Full-Time position at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab?
The Public Safety Coordinator Will
- Ensure a secure environment at the front line of service by conducting safety audits of the property and equipment.
- Assist in determining safety-training requirements and provides employee safety training applicable to job duties and responsibilities.
- Conduct preliminary investigations on complaints, incidents and accidents. Prepares written reports on activities and investigations.
- Enforce hospital safety and security rules and regulations as required including but not limited to smoking and parking policies.
- Monitor changes by the Joint Commission, CMS, or other governing bodies related to the Environment of Care.
- Perform duties in the absence of the Security Lieutenant or Sergeants
- Assist with hiring Security personnel; evaluates and schedules appropriate staffing for daily operation and special events.
- Assist in developing and updating department SOP (standard operating procedures).
- Conduct annual training, refresher and specialized trainings for employees and security staff.
- Develop new hire training and onboarding materials.
- Responsible for making sure that post order training information is being properly maintained and updated.
- Perform duties as a public safety officer estimated 60% and coordinator 40%
- Perform all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
- Reports to Director of Security Services
- Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, Communication, or related Field, or a minimum of 5 years healthcare security experience.
- Minimum 3 years of security experience or a related field preferred or Military experience
- Minimum of 20 hours of training as outlined by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation. Certification as a Peace Officer in the State of Illinois waives this requirement
- Knowledge of security procedures, investigation techniques, and public safety rules and codes.
- Must have well-developed communication/interpersonal skills in order to effectively interact and train staff as well as to confront and control potentially hostile persons/situations.
- Ability to conduct investigations and complete reports.
- Ability to transfer patients from vehicle to wheelchairs, consistent with lifting up to 35 lbs.
- Analytical ability to utilize Outlook, Cerner, Informacast, and C-Cure systems
- Knowledge of proper body mechanics for transferring patients into and out of vehicles.
- Must have a valid State of Illinois driver's license and a MVR record free from moving violations.
- Certified in IAHSS Basic Course, supervisor course highly preferred.
- Completion of required NIMS and HICS training. Advise Emergency Management Committee Chairperson of required education/training of hospital staff.
- Position is subject to work all shifts including 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts, weekends, and holidays.
- Must be able to work in all weather conditions.
- Ability to climb, walk, run, and stand or sit for long periods.
- Ability to lift 35 lbs.
- Occasional risks to personal safety when confronting and restraining individuals.